Get to know 10 of the most popular Bugis traditional foods!

1."BURASAK"

WHAT IS BURASAK ??

• Rice steamed with coconut milk and covered with banana leaves.The shape of burasak quite wide and quite large.
• It is the main meal of Bugis culture especially during Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Aidiladha celebration..
• Usually it is served with chicken curry,rendang and so on (very delicious !!)
• Actually burasak can be served with any suitable meals so it is depends on your preferences:)

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2." SANGGAR BELANDA "

• It is a dessert of the Bugis - Makassar tribe from Southern Sulawesi, Indonesia 
• It is made from margarine, groundnuts and cheese that once upon a time used only during the Dutch invasion.. So, that's why it is called sanggar Belanda (Dutch means Belanda)
• Sanggar in Bugis language means banana.
• The bananas will be filled with nuts, sugar and eggs that gives it a very appetizing taste...

Have a look on this video! How to make it..

3.''SANGGARA PAPPEK''

• Another most famous savoury in Bugis culture which is "Sanggara Pappek"
• It is a simple savoury that is suitable to eat during tea time or anytime with family members 
• Also made up from bananas but a quite simple which is can be eat with chili paste or pepper.
• People usually eat the sanggar pappek with special dip called sambal belacan ...

Simple but seriously tasty!

4."KAPURUNG"

WHAT IS KAPURUNG ??

• Kapurung is one of the  the traditional delicacies in South Sulawesi, especially the Luwu area community.
• It is cooked with a mix of fish or chicken and a variety of vegetables
• Usually Kapurung will be served during any event and can be also as a lunch meal
• Despite of the flavour, kapurung also a healthy food because there are various type of vegetables in it..
• Kapurung is made up by glutinous rice flour and added with the special soup.

You can try it by yourself!

   

5."BEROBOK"

• Berobok is a kind of porridge that mixed with other ingredients like corn, chicken and vegetables
• It can be served anytime and anywhere.
• It is easily cook because all the ingredients are affordable.
• So, don't wait too long, grab your chance to do it by yourself  😉

6."SIKAPORO"

• Sikaporo is a traditional Bugis-Makassar desssert made from rice flour, coconut milk and eggs.
• It is usually served during weddings ceremony and celebrations.
• There are two main colour of Sikaporo which are yellow and green. 
• It is a very popular dessert in Bugis culture because of the sweet taste...

7." AYAM LIKKU"

• Ayam means chicken, Likku means galangal or also known as lengkuas in Malay which is the main ingredient of this food. 
• It is another popular food in Bugis culture and usually served in any events or celebrations. 
• Basically, ayam likku will be served with burasak because it will be more delicious when eaten together.
• It is also one of the unique dish!

The main ingredient of ayam likku

Ayam likku with burasak :)

8."PALEKKO"

• It is a simple food made from chicken, chillies, turmeric, garlic, onion and some seasonings.
• It tastes spicy but once you eat it, you will like it!
• The cooking process does not take a longer time because it is too simple.
• Palekko is very suitable when eaten with hot steamy rice for lunch or dinner. 

9."BARONGKO"

• Barongko is a special Bugis-Makassar dessert made from refined bananas, egss, coconut milk, sugar and salt.
• It is wrapped with banana leaves and then steamed.
• It is also usually served during special events as a dessert.
• Barongko will be tastier when eaten after put in the refrigerator, so you must try it!

Looks delicious!

10."TUMBU"

• Tumbu is quite same like burasak. The difference is burasak made from rice while tumbu is made from glutinous rice but the cooking process are the same.
• It is also suitable served any foods or meals.
• Tumbu always served during Hari Raya celebration together with burasak.
• Most people like to eat it!

Tasty!