Speaking of culinary, Kalimantan is one of the regions that is rich in unique food.
Here are food recommendations that you can choose to get an interesting experience when enjoying Kalimantan specialties.
Kwetiau
Kwetiau is a Chinese-style noodle dish that is flat and white in color. Kwetiau is made from rice flour or tapioca with a chewy texture.
In its spread in Indonesia, kwetiau, which is generally synonymous with the Hokkien and Tio Ciu ethnicities, has differences in presentation.
The Hokkien ethnic group who live in Sumatra are famous for their kwetiau medan, which uses fish balls, duck eggs and pork sausage.
However, the Tio Ciu ethnic group living in Kalimantan is known for serving rice noodles that use beef and offal such as tripe.
Not only cooked rice noodles, but you can also try watered rice noodles.
Choi pan
This food from Kalimantan can be a snack in your leisure time. You can also enjoy it as an appetizer.
Choi pan is a popular food in Pontianak, West Kalimantan. When you bite into choi pan, you will find a unique taste sensation. There are salty, sweet and spicy savory flavors that come together.
The sweetness comes from the bengkoang which is the filling of choi pan. However, choi pan also comes with ebi, peanuts and chives.
Choi pan is usually cooked by boiling or stir-frying. At first glance, choi pan looks similar to dumplings or dim sum. Enjoy it warm with garlic chili sauce.
Fried Bananas
Who wouldn't be addicted to Kalimantan's savory and crunchy fried bananas. Enjoying fried bananas from Kalimantan can also be added withrikaya jam spread on top of the banana.
Soto Banjar
Soto Banjar is almost like any other soto. One thing that distinguishes Banjar soto from other soto is its unique seasoning.
The aroma of fragrant spices wafts up when a bowl of Soto Banjar that is still steaming with smoke reaches your serving table. Containing vermicelli, potato cakes, shredded chicken and pieces of boiled egg, this soto is savory and fresh.
This Kalimantan chicken soto is usually eaten with pieces of ketupat or lontong.
Crab Noodle
If you're a fan of noodles and seafood, try Pontianak's signature crab noodles. The pliable and chewy noodles are savory, especially when combined with soft and chewy pieces of crab meat.
Not only crab, the filling of this Pontianak noodle is also fish balls to dumplings.
The crab noodles are served with a broth studded with spring onions. The taste of crab noodles is even more delicious and savory. To add a taste sensation, don't forget to add chili padi pieces.
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