Bali & Nusa TenggaraCapital: Kupang
Traditional Recipes from East Nusa Tenggara
The dry land of East Nusa Tenggara gave rise to corn-based staples and se'i, beef smoked over kosambi wood.
East Nusa Tenggara
Kupang Sour Fish Soup
Ikan Kuah Asam Kupang
A clear, fresh, sour fish soup made with tamarind and tomato, typical of beachside stalls in Kupang.
East Nusa TenggaraJagung Bose (Timorese Corn and Bean Porridge)
Jagung Bose
A Timorese staple of pounded white corn cooked with red beans and coconut milk until soft like a thick porridge.
East Nusa TenggaraSe'i (Kupang Smoked Beef)
Se'i Sapi
Beef cut into long strips and slowly smoked over kosambi wood embers until cooked and fragrant. From Kupang and Rote, served with sambal lu'at.