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Juhu Singkah (Rattan Shoot Fish Soup)
Juhu Singkah
A Dayak soup of young rattan shoots with baung or patin fish in yellow broth. Slightly bitter and fresh, served to honoured guests.
- Time
- 50 min
- Serves
- 4 people
- Origin
- Central Kalimantan
- Type
- Vegetables, Soto & Soups
Ingredients
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Spice paste
How to Make
Boil the rattan shoots with a little salt and discard the water to reduce bitterness.
Boil the water with the paste, lemongrass and lime leaves.
Add the rattan shoots and sour eggplant and cook until soft.
Add the fish and salt and cook until the fish is done.
Kitchen tip
If rattan shoots are hard to find, coconut palm heart or young bamboo shoots can stand in, though the taste differs.
Questions
Where does Juhu Singkah (Rattan Shoot Fish Soup) come from?
Juhu Singkah is a traditional dish from Central Kalimantan (capital: Palangka Raya), in the Kalimantan (Borneo) region of Indonesia.
How long does Juhu Singkah (Rattan Shoot Fish Soup) take to make?
It takes about 50 min in total to make 4 servings, including preparation.
What is the secret to a good Juhu Singkah (Rattan Shoot Fish Soup)?
If rattan shoots are hard to find, coconut palm heart or young bamboo shoots can stand in, though the taste differs.