Maluku is one of the regions in Indonesia which is surrounded by territorial waters. Maluku is also famous for its beautiful beaches and interesting clusters of islands. Based on the geographical location, many typical Maluku foods made from fish. other than that, The staple food of the Maluku people is not rice like us in the western region. Most of them make sago as a staple food. Moluccan food is also famous for its rich spices, it makes many addicted to enjoy this typical Maluku culinary. Nah, below Traveldiva has some of the most favorite Maluku specialties that Paradiva must try. Let's see!
Woku Komo-Komo
Woku Komo- Komo is a food that is quite a prima donna when you visit Maluku, eastern Indonesia. Made from sago or sago palm stems, this is one of the staple foods of the local community which is usually consumed as a side dish of the main dish.. Woku Komo- Komo is made with sago soaked in water for an hour. The spices used to create a special taste in this food by using garlic, Red onion, pepper, will be, ginger, thick coconut milk and much more, after that it is mixed with fried fish innards, Usually fish innards are cut into cubes like dice.
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Papeda is a food in the form of sago porridge which is often eaten with mubara or tuna which is seasoned with turmeric. Papeda looks like a gel or paste. Papeda food is also often enjoyed with vegetables made from young melinjo leaves or known as ganemo vegetables. Papeda is usually eaten with a pair of chopsticks or two special forks. Not only delicious and unique, Papeda also has health benefits, consuming Papeda regularly is believed to be able to eliminate kidney stone disease because of the nature of Papeda which is able to act as a cleanser for the organs in the human body.
Court-Court
Kohu Kohu is a food made from boiled vegetables with the addition of grated coconut that is seasoned. The ingredients usually consist of long beans and chickpeas. Maluku people sometimes add kale and spinach. Also added basil leaves to add aroma. By adding fish to Kohu-Kohu, Of course it will give a savory and delicious taste. Especially if you eat it with boiled or steamed cassava.
Nasi Lapola
Lapola rice is processed white rice cooked with tolo beans and grated coconut. The taste of food cooked by steaming is famous for being savory. This breast milk combines processed Tolo Beans, Grated coconut, Rice, Will be, Lime leaves, Pandan leaf, as well as other complementary spices. Lapola rice is usually served with other specialties, namely Kohu-Kohu and Sambal Colo-Colo.
Fish Gohu
Just like his name, Fish gohu comes from the word “kohu” which means to chew something raw. So, Fish gohu is a dish of raw fish from Ternate, in the form of diced fish, then smeared with lime and salt, then mixed with basil and walnuts. Fish gohu has a unique taste. Fresh sour taste, savory and slightly sweet mixed with chewy fresh fish meat. This food is not only delicious but also healthy, for using 100% natural ingredient.
Read Also, Papeda food has existed since prehistoric times
