PapuaCapital: Jayapura
Traditional Recipes from Papua
Sago is the staple along Papua's coast. Ikan bungkus, papeda and taro dishes are typical of Jayapura.
Papua
Ikan Bungkus (Papuan Fish in Leaves)
Ikan Bungkus Papua
Seasoned fish wrapped in taro or banana leaves, then steamed or grilled. A simple and fragrant dish from Jayapura.
PapuaMashed Taro with Coconut Milk
Keladi Tumbuk Santan
Boiled taro mashed with coconut milk and a little sugar. A filling traditional food from the Papuan lowlands.
PapuaSagu Lempeng (Dry Sago Bread)
Sagu Lempeng
Dry sago bread baked in square clay moulds. A long-lasting provision of coastal Papua and Maluku.