MalukuCapital: Sofifi
Traditional Recipes from North Maluku
Ternate and Tidore are the homeland of clove and nutmeg. Gohu ikan, Ternate yellow rice and bagea kenari are local favourites.
North Maluku
Bagea Kenari (Sago and Kenari Nut Cookies)
Bagea Kenari
Hard sago and kenari nut cookies from Ternate and Maluku. Firm and fragrant with spice, perfect for dunking in tea or coffee.
North MalukuGohu Ikan (Ternate Tuna Ceviche)
Gohu Ikan
Ternate's 'sashimi' of fresh tuna cured in citrus juice, then dressed with hot coconut oil and crushed peanuts.
North MalukuTernate Yellow Rice
Nasi Kuning Ternate
Ternate's savoury yellow rice served with smoked skipjack (cakalang fufu), fish floss, egg and sambal. A popular breakfast.