Experience the Vibrant and Diverse Culinary Choices in Makassar

Discover the mouthwatering culinary options Makassar, also known as "Anging Mammiri," has to offer beyond just Coto and Konro. Take the opportunity to explore the rich culinary scene of this vibrant city, the capital of South Sulawesi province, when you visit.

Let us guide you on a culinary journey through Makassar, where you can experience the diverse range of foods influenced by various regional cuisines. From street food to fine dining, Makassar has something for every taste. Don't miss out on the must-try dishes during your visit.

Recommendations for Makassar's Typical Culinary Dishes

Find the difference between Coto Makassar and Pallubasa

Coto Makassar and Pallubasa may look similar, but they have their own unique characteristics. Pallubasa has a thicker sauce that is made from a mixture of turmeric and grated coconut, giving it a similar appearance to serundeng. Additionally, it is often served with a raw chicken egg yolk.

Both dishes use beef and its innards as their main ingredients. However, Coto Makassar typically includes cuts of meat along with innards such as lungs, liver, and intestines. Pallubasa, on the other hand, uses the less expensive parts of the meat that include muscle, tetelan, and fat.

Try the Iconic Makassar Dishes of Sop Konro and Konro Bakar

Sop Konro and Konro Bakar are two dishes that are synonymous with the city of Makassar, and its popularity stretches way back probably to centuries. The word "konro" is often associated with beef ribs, however, it literally refers to cows.

Traditionally, Sop Konro is a clear beef soup with a rich flavor and a touch of coriander, kluwak, and other spices. Konro Bakar, on the other hand, is a contemporary variation that features grilled ribs that have been previously boiled with Konro soup. To make it even more delicious, it is typically served with the signature Makassar peanut sauce. 

Ikan Bakar Parape and Palumara

As a coastal city, Makassar is known for its delicious seafood dishes. If you love seafood, be sure to try the popular grilled fish dishes like Parape and Palumara. Parape is a traditional Makassar seasoning made of tamarind and palm sugar, and can be made spicy with the addition of shallots, garlic, and chillies.

The fish is marinated in the spices before it gets grilled to perfection. Palumara, on the other hand, is a traditional yellow pindang dish from Makassar. You can enjoy both dishes with various types of sea fish.

Red Fried Rice

Makassar has been a hub city since the royal era, becoming a melting pot for various cultures, including its food culture. This is why, during your visit to this city, you can experience a variety of Asian-inspired dishes. One of them is Red Fried Rice, a favorite among the locals.

Red Fried Rice, also known as Nasi Goreng Merah, uses tomato sauce instead of the soy sauce commonly used as a flavoring agent in other types of fried rice. For the non halal version, this dish is usually served with lapchiong, a sweet pork sausage.

Mie Titi And Mie Pangsit Ujung Pandang

If you love noodles, then you must try Mie Pangsit Ujung Pandang, which features large, rubber-like noodles topped with sliced pork and crispy pork, similar to Mie Bangka, but uses different noodles. Due to popular demand, many sellers now offer a halal version, replacing the pork with chicken meat, similar to regular chicken noodles.

Another type of noodle you must try is Mie Titi. Inspired by Chinese dishes and similar to Ifumie, Mie Titi is a dry noodle dish that is doused in a thick sauce and uses stick noodles that are slightly curly and not stuck together.

A Variety of Makassar's Specialty Snacks

After filling up on the main course, don't miss out on the variety of snacks Makassar has to offer. Jalangkote is a popular pastry, often served with a vinegar chili sauce as a condiment. The filling can vary depending on where you go.

Another must-try snack is Pisang Epe, grilled banana that is pressed and served with a brown sugar sauce or even a modern twist with cheese and chocolate toppings.

Lastly, don't forget about dessert! A trip to Makassar isn't complete without trying the traditional green banana ice dessert or pallu butung. These desserts are typically served with bubur sumsum or sweet coconut rice porridge, shaved ice, and doused with red syrup.

Besides being known as a dessert, pallu butung is also suitable as an appetizer, especially during the fasting month. The sensation of freshness is guaranteed to be a thirst quencher.

Explore Makassar's Culinary Diversity with Car Rental 

After discussing the culinary variety of Makassar, TRAC pals certainly can't wait to eat the legendary Sop Konro Bawakaraeng, or the famous Pallubasa on Serigala Street.

Although it has opened branches in several areas in Jakarta, it is not complete if you don't taste it directly in its hometown. You might as well visit some of the tourist destinations there.

To explore Makassar's culinary diversity, you should use a car rental service to make the trip more comfortable and safe. You can take advantage of Makassar car rental services for both keyless and driverless car rentals.

TRAC will always serve your various mobility needs while in the city of Makassar to explore the enjoyment of its culinary flavors.

Not only in Makassar, TRAC can also be relied on when you have to travel outside the city. A wide selection of well-maintained vehicles, as well as reliable and experienced drivers, are enough reasons to accompany your trips to various cities in Indonesia. 

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