Holiday Ayo - As a country with a very rich cultural heritage, Timor Leste is not only famous for its beautiful and enchanting natural tourist attractions.

However, this country whose capital is Dili also offers a variety of delicious dishes and specialties that reflect Timor Leste's cultural heritage and the influence of Portugal and Indonesia.

Reported by victorynews.id from YouTube Worldly Life on Thursday (18/4/2024), here are some foods and drinks that can be found in Timor Leste.

1. Batar Daan

source: 196 flavors

Batar Daan is a sticky rice dish cooked with grated coconut. This dish is usually served with grilled fish or fish vegetables.

2. Mesak Moras

source: Horego Guide

This dish consists of dried fish cooked with traditional Timor Leste spices, the fish is usually served with white rice.

3. Bebere

source: Tempat.org

Bebere is a typical Timor Leste dish made from beef, garlic and chilies. All these ingredients are mashed and cooked together to create a delicious dish.

4. Katemak

source: iNews

Katemak is a dish made from tuna fish that is salted and mixed with grated coconut and spices. This dish is usually served with rice.

5. Feijoada Timor

source: Intisari Online

Feijoada is a dish that originates from Portugal but the Timor Leste version, has its own characteristics. This dish is made from red beans cooked with pork, sausage and spices.

6. Tapai Timor Leste

source: Tempat.org

Tapai is a fermented dish made from sticky rice or cassava. This dish has a sweet taste and is often served as a dessert.

7. Eastern Coffee

source: BeanScene

Timor Leste coffee is famous for its quality, this coffee is usually served in the traditional way using the pour over or filtered method.

8. Liuan or Moringa Leaf Soup

source: BBC

This traditional soup is made from Moringa leaves which are known for their rich nutritional content. This soup is usually served with rice.

9. Manepadiak or Corn Cake

source: Freepik

This cake is made from corn flour and grated coconut, usually Maneludiak as a snack or snack.

10. Kokoru

Kokoru is a traditional cake made from rice flour and grated coconut. This cake is usually served as a snack.