Holiday Ayo - Papuans have the staple food of sago which is processed into several foods, one of the most famous and iconic is papeda with a pair of yellow sauce. Apart from Papeda, another sago processed food that you can try in Papua is Sagu Lempeng.

Sagu Lempeng is the traditional food in Papua and West Papua. Usually, people enjoy Sagu Lempung with tea or coffee. But, of the many culinary delights served, Sagu Lempeng is a typical Papuan food that is truly identical to the Earth of Cendrawasih.

Sagu Lempeng can almost be found throughout the mainland of Papua but is most abundant in the provinces of Ambon and Papua.

source: TribunNews

Sago bars have a shape like rectangular bars with a red-brown color. When bitten, the sago plate will slightly torture the teeth with its hard texture. Sagu Lempeng is made from the basic ingredients of sago flour which are molded using iron and then heated by roasting. The red color of the cake in Papua is called porna.

Sagu Lempeng can last a long time because they have gone through a heating process that can reduce the water content so that they can inhibit the growth of microbes and fungi.

source: TribunNews

Apart from Papua and West Papua, Sagu Lempeng can also be found in other provinces, namely Maluku, Riau, and Kalimantan. Sagu Lempeng is also a mandatory cuisine for travelers. But it is very difficult to find it in places to eat because this bread is usually eaten immediately after cooking.

Making Sagu Lempeng is fairly easy like making other bread. Sago is processed by burning with rectangular or rectangular iron. The texture is hard and can be enjoyed mixed or dipped in water to make it softer.

So, if you travel to Earth of Cendrawasih, you should try Sagu Lempeng.