SumatraCapital: Tanjungpinang
Traditional Recipes from Riau Islands
An island province with abundant seafood. Otak-otak, gonggong sea snails and Malay noodle dishes are the pride of Batam, Bintan and Tanjungpinang.
Riau Islands
Boiled Gonggong Sea Snails with Soy Chilli Dip
Gonggong Rebus Sambal Kecap
Gonggong sea snails from Batam and Bintan, simply boiled and dipped in sambal. The meat is chewy and naturally sweet.
Riau IslandsMie Lendir (Noodles in Peanut Sweet Potato Gravy)
Mie Lendir
Yellow noodles in a thick gravy of peanuts and sweet potato that looks almost slimy, served with boiled egg and bean sprouts. A breakfast favourite in Tanjungpinang and Batam.
Riau IslandsGrilled Fish Otak-Otak
Otak-otak Ikan Bakar
Tanjungpinang-style otak-otak, orange-red in colour, wrapped in coconut or banana leaf and grilled. Different from the white Jakarta version.