Experiencing Crack Terrol! Traditional Indonesian Dish
Kerak Telor
IndonesiaJakarta
- Food Travel Log
- You often find yourself battling the urge to try new foods overseas. I took on the challenge of "Crac Te Ruel," a dish of eggs and glutinous rice turned upside down in a pot, embodying traditional cuisine. The hot, crispy rice had a flavor reminiscent of scorched egg fried rice, enhanced by spices and crunchy coconut shavings. Curiosity often triumphs over hesitation.
- Taste Rating
- Price
- 25000 Rupiah
- Meal Date
- 8/25/2023
- Insights from the Gourmet AI
- Krak Telor is a traditional street food that is a specialty of Jakarta, and its cooking technique of inverting the pan has been passed down for over a hundred years. Also known as a "buffa recipe," it is carefully grilled over charcoal, creating a unique aromatic flavor. The combination of grated coconut and spices adds an accent, allowing one to truly experience the depth of the region's flavors. The process of making this dish is a true artisan skill, providing an enjoyable experience just by watching it being made. The process of pouring well-mixed eggs and glutinous rice into the pan and then flipping it over to cook is likely to be novel for first-timers. However, for those who, like the blog author, feel "curious but conflicted about trying it," Krak Telor is a battlefield of curiosity. It seems that as the author's curiosity was thoroughly roasted, it was his hesitation, not the egg, that cracked first in his culinary exploration!
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