10 Typical Food of South Kalimantan

10 Typical Food of South Kalimantan - South Kalimantan is one of the provinces in Indonesia which has quite a lot of unique tourist attractions such as floating markets, Barito bridges, flower islands, stone tombs and many more.

One of the things that should not be missed when visiting an area is tasting the typical local food they usually eat. This may be a mandatory rule but it is not written when traveling.

So if you plan to go on a trip to South Kalimantan, it's worth a look at some of the South Kalimantan specialties that must be tasted

Soto Banjar: Famous food from South Kalimantan

1. Soto Banjar

Perhaps the most famous of all South Kalimantan specialties is Soto Banjar, even many restaurants and food stalls in Indonesia that use Soto Banjar as one of its special menus.

Soto Banjar is actually not much different from other types of Soto in Indonesia, the difference may only be in the clearer broth. Even so, there is also Soto Banjar, which is rather cloudy.

The uniqueness of Soto Banjar compared to other types of Soto in Indonesia that is not using rice but using ketupat, and it is said to be more delicious if eaten with Sate.

2. Ketupat Kandangan

The next South Kalimantan special food is Ketupat Kandangan. This food may be familiar to some people because in South Kalimantan and its surroundings, this food is well known everywhere.

In contrast to Soto Banjar, Ketupat Kandangan has a cloudy sauce because it is added with coconut milk as a flavor enhancer. In addition, fish or eggs are sometimes added as a variety of side dishes.

The difference between Ketupat Kandangan and Ketupat in general is that the ketupat rice is a bit harder. But, this is not reducing its flavor, it actually increases the pleasure of the ketupat. Those who have not tried it, must taste it.

3. Patin Baubar

Baubar patin is pepes Patin Fish flavored with various spices then cooked by burning in the furnace and coals until the spices seep into the Patin Fish.

With this cooking method that makes this Patin Fish more enjoyable and said, this South Kalimantan special food is very delicious served with warm white rice only.

Also note, in waters such as rivers in South Kalimantan it is very easy to get Patin Fish, even today many residents there are cultivating Patin Fish and residents in South Kalimantan often cook Patin Fish by being crushed or burned.

4. Manday

Next is Manday. This South Kalimantan typical food is made from cempedak skin or if South Kalimantan people call it tiwadak preserved for a long time.

The preservation process is quite simple, which is mixed with salt, then left in a tightly closed place. Whereas the duration of preservation depends on the taste of each, the longer the acid tastes and the more delicious.

Manday is generally cooked by frying, although some cook it by boiling and baking it. With a few spices added, the sour taste of the cempedak skin will taste good.

5. Gangan Asam Banjar

Gangan Asam Banjar is one of the vegetables typical food of South Kalimantan. To make this vegetable, you have to use Haruan or Gabus Fish, or you can also replace it with Patin Fish which is found in the rivers of South Kalimantan.

As the name implies, this yellow soupy vegetable has a slightly sour, savory, and fresh taste that is sure to tempt you to eat it. He said, this vegetable is more delicious when eaten with warm white rice.

6. Bingka

Bingka is one of South Kalimantan's typical food snacks, or more precisely is a typical snack from the Banjar tribe, the indigenous people of South Kalimantan. While the taste is sweet, soft and slightly fatty.

This snack is usually served with other South Kalimantan snacks and cakes for weddings. In addition, Bingka is also one of the favorite foods for breaking the fast in South Kalimantan.

This food is made from the mixture of wheat flour, coconut milk, eggs, salt and sugar. Then baked using a flower shaped mold. In addition, there are various flavors such as Pumpkin, Potato, Tapai, and Pandan.

7. Amparan Tatak

Another interesting South Kalimantan cake that is known is the Amparan tatak. This cake is no stranger to it and tastes sweet. While the way of making it is simple and not difficult.

The ingredients needed are rice flour and coconut milk, while the stuffing from South Kalimantan's typical food is banana or sometimes can also be filled with jackfruit and added with Pandan leaves to make it more delicious.

8. Iwak Pakasam 

Making Iwak Pakasam or sometimes also called Iwak Basamu is almost the same as Manday, the difference is only the basic ingredients, namely fish such as Haruan Fish (Gabus Fish), Pepuyu Fish, Mangki Fish, and Sepat Fish.

The manufacturing process is that the fish that has been cleaned will be given salt like Manday and given samu, which is rice that has been ground but still shaped. Then the fish is left idle for some time.

The duration of preservation depends on the taste of each, there are months, but there are also years. He said, the longer it will be more salty and tastier. This fish is usually cooked with fried onions.

9. Kelepon Martapura

The next South Kalimantan special food is Kelepon Martapura. This food is known as a market snack and is famous for its motto "Pacah di ilat" which means that in Indonesian it means broken on the tongue.

This is one of the most delicious special foods to eat in the afternoon while relaxing and this food is found in the city of Martapura, the capital of one of the regencies in South Kalimantan.

10. Gangan Humbut

The last typical South Kalimantan food is Gangan Humbut. This food has a slightly sweet taste but it is precisely the sweet taste that is able to arouse taste and is usually eaten with a plate of warm rice.

Humbut itself comes from the core part of a coconut tree which is then processed into vegetables and usually these special foods are served as a mandatory menu in celebration events such as marriage and so on.

Well, that's some typical food of South Kalimantan. Actually there are still many typical foods from South Kalimantan, but because of the limited information that is available, it may be enough, and hopefully this information is useful, especially for those who plan to visit South Kalimantan in the near future.