Check Out These 6 Must-Try Culinary Delights of Palembang Other Than Pempek

Palembang is the capital of South Sumatra province. Besides its iconic Ampera Bridge, the city nicknamed the Land of Srivijaya is famous for its unique culinary delights, such as pempek.

But do you know that Palembang offers many other dishes that are no less delicious than Pempek? Curious? Let’s check out 6 Palembang culinary delights other than pempek that you should try when traveling to the city.

1. Mie Celor

This specialty dish of Palembang is a noodle soup served in coconut milk and thick shrimp-based broth. It’s very delicious! Add boiled eggs, bean sprouts, and garlic chives as toppings to make it even tastier!

Mie Celor has a distinctive flavor and a soft, chewy noodle texture. The recommended restaurant to try the dish is Mie Celor 26 Ilir H.M. Syafei Z at Jl. Merdeka No. 54, Talang Semut, Palembang.

2. Celimpungan

Celimpungan is another culinary specialty that you must try when visiting the city. However, the dish can be challenging to find as it is usually enjoyed during Ramadan and Eid.

At first glance, it may look similar to pempek. Celimpungan is made of fish and sago and served with coconut curry sauce, making it rich in flavor.

If you want to taste the authentic flavor, head to Pempek Candy at Jl. Jend. Sudirman No. 149/8, Sungai Pangeran, Palembang.

3. Pindang Patin

This Palembang dish made of pangasius fish and served with coconut milk sauce is absolutely a must-try.

It’s relatively easy to prepare this delicacy. The pangasius fish is cooked with Palembang herbs and spices to create a sour, sweet, and slightly spicy flavor.

Pindang Musi Rawas restaurant at Jl. Angkatan 45 No. 18, Lorok Pakjo, is a recommended place for you to enjoy this dish.

4. Sambal Tempoyak

Tempoyak is a condiment made of fermented durian. In Palembang, tempoyak is usually presented as sambal (by mixing it with chili peppers), seasoning, or other condiments. One of the popular dishes is brengkes tempoyak.

Even though its main ingredient is durian flesh, the fruit doesn’t taste too intense. So, it can be enjoyed even if you don’t like durian.

To try this condiment, visit Pindang Meranjat Bu Ucha restaurant at Jl. Demang Lebar Daun No. 14, Lorok Pakjo.

5. Red Bean Ice

When it’s broiling in Palembang, red bean ice could be the perfect drink to quench your thirst. It’s refreshing yet savory, leaving a unique flavor in your taste buds.

This drink contains red beans, palm sugar, coconut milk, ice cubes, and condensed milk. No wonder red bean ice becomes a favorite during the day.

One of the best places to try this drink is Es Mamat Lapangan Hatta, located at Jl. Kebun Manggis, Kepandean Baru.

6. Various Kue Basah

During Eid, Palembang citizens will serve different kinds of food. One of them is the signature kue basah (cakes with high moisture content), such as Kue Maksuba and Kue 8 Jam.

Kue Maksuba tastes sweet and savory with a yellowish-brown color and a black lining that divides the layers. On the other hand, Kue 8 Jam (literally means 8-hour cake) takes longer to cook, but the result is worth it. Grab some when you celebrate Eid in Palembang!

So, are you drooling already just by imagining these delightful dishes? It’s time to embark on Palembang culinary tourism, which offers culinary delights rich in flavors and ready to pamper your taste buds.

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