PapuaCapital: Merauke
Traditional Recipes from South Papua
Merauke is a land of savanna and swamps. Sagu sep of the Marind people and deer satay are its best-known dishes.
South Papua
Merauke Grilled Red Snapper
Ikan Kakap Bakar Merauke
Red snapper from the Arafura Sea grilled with a simple rica chilli paste and served with colo-colo sambal and papaya flowers.
South PapuaSagu Sep (Marind Sago with Meat)
Sagu Sep
A dish of the Marind people of Merauke: sago mixed with grated coconut and meat or fish, wrapped in banana leaves and baked with hot stones.
South PapuaMerauke Deer Satay
Sate Rusa Merauke
Tender, lean deer satay from Merauke, marinated in soy sauce and spices and grilled. Beef can replace the venison.