Sorong City Culinary

Sorong city is like the gateway to Raja Ampat, a diving spot whose beauty has echoed throughout the world. But make no mistake, Sorong culinary is also not to be missed. There are many dishes in Sorong that have a unique taste. Certainly difficult to find in big cities like Bandung or Jakarta. Of course, it's a shame if you don't have time to taste it when you visit there.

Shredded Rolls
Abon Roll is served in an oval shape similar to bread. As the name implies, this culinary dish is served with shredded filling. As time goes by and trends, abon rolls come with a variety of interesting flavors such as milk, sausage, chocolate, and many more.

This typical souvenir is actually more popular in the Manokwari area, but finding it in Sorong is not difficult. It is said that one of the brands of Abon Roll that has been tested for delicacy is Billy Bakery. For those who want to try the unique culinary style of Eastern Indonesia, the shredded rolls are highly recommended.

Lontar Cakes
At first glance, the shape of the lontar cake is very similar to the milk pie that usually sold in Bali. When it enters the mouth, the taste is not much different. This is because the basic ingredients consist of sweetened condensed milk, margarine, and eggs, not palm leaves as most people think.

Despite its resemblance to Balinese pie milk, Lontar cake is still a typical Sorong culinary. Many say it's not legal to go to Sorong if you haven't tasted the lontar cake. In fact, according to some sources, every Papuan girl who wants to get married must have the ability to make this cake.

Papeda
Clear and sticky like glue. That's the first impression that crosses many people think when they see the papeda dish. But don't get wrong, this Sorong culinary will taste very delicious if you eat it with yellow gravy fish. The combination of sour and spicy taste is just right. Finding papeda is also not difficult. Tourists can try it in restaurants and stalls scattered throughout the Sorong area.

Cheating Shrimp
Sorong has a unique culinary called Cheating Shrimp. So, is this food served as a punishment for those who have betrayed their partner's love? Of course not. The name cheating is inspired by the basic ingredient of shrimp, which is the result of an 'infidelity' or marriage between shrimp, crab, and lobster. The presentation of this special food also varies, there are ordinary fried or baked or boiled. Very delicious eaten with warm rice and chili sauce.

Berlin Wall Seafood
Isn't the Berlin Wall in Germany? Well, it turns out that a similar area also exists in Sorong, precisely in the Jl. Yos Sudarso. There is a beach that is bordered by a large wall and then by local people it is often referred to as the Berlin Wall. The tourists often stop by this area to just get some fresh air or enjoy the sunset. Once night falls, it's time to enjoy seafood at the stalls that open around the Berlin Wall. In contrast to similar stalls in other cities, in Sorong the fish served tastes fresher and uses spices with different flavors.

Taro Chips
Almost every region in Indonesia has typical chips that can be used as souvenirs. Sorong itself has taro chips. As the name implies, these chips are made from taro which is thinly cut in round or small lengths. Along with the development of trends, the artisans of taro chips began to offer a variety of flavor variants. In addition to original, visitors can choose spicy, corn, and many more flavors. If you happen to visit Sorong, these chips are worthy of being used as souvenirs.

Those were some of Sorong's culinary offerings that are worth trying. In addition to their unique names, some of these dishes have delicious flavors that are ready to pamper your culinary soul. How, anyone planning to try in the near future?