TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Many restaurants along the Pantura route connecting Semarang-Panarukan in Central Java offer traditional dishes that are quite unique. On July 15 to 18, Tempo took a trip to Rembang
which is located near the main road of Rembang
Most of the food stalls in the area serve 20-30 menus on average and they display one of the region’s typical dish that covered with banana leaves in a small package
A seller named Sri Susana said that the dish is commonly called Botok
a traditional Javanese dish made from shredded coconut flesh
Botok is a common dish in Central Java and Yogyakarta
“Some is made from shredded coconut flesh and petai
some from mixed fish or shrimp,” Sri explained
The fresh ingredient is taken from their own ponds
Botok is commonly served with vegetable soup and warm rice
A package of botok worth Rp1,000-3,000 on average in Rembang
People usually consume more than one botok as its tasty flavor will make you want to eat more
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