7 Traditional Dishes You Must Try in Flores, Indonesia

 Flores Island is not only rich in nature and culture — it’s also a paradise for food lovers! Here are 7 must-try traditional dishes that reflect the local flavors of Flores and East Nusa Tenggara.

🍛 1. Se’i Daging Sapi (Smoked Beef)

Originally from Kupang but loved across Flores. This slow-smoked beef dish is seasoned with local spices and usually served with sambal lu’at — a tangy chili sauce with lime and basil.

 🐟 2. Ikan Kuah Asam  

A refreshing sour fish soup made with fresh catch of the day, tomatoes, and bilimbi (belimbing wuluh). Best enjoyed with warm rice and local veggies.

 🍠 3. Jagung Bose  

A staple dish made from corn, beans, and coconut milk. Healthy, filling, and 100% vegetarian. Often served during village gatherings or ceremonies.

 🥥 4. Catemak Jagung  

A sweet-savory corn porridge mixed with pumpkin, cassava, and peanuts. A beloved comfort food among locals.

 🌶️ 5. Sambal Lu’at  

No meal is complete without this iconic Flores-style sambal. Made from green chilies, lime leaves, and fermented base — spicy, aromatic, and addictive!

 🐐 6. Daging Kambing Bambu  

Goat meat cooked inside bamboo over an open fire — a traditional cooking method used during festivals and celebrations in the highlands.

 🍮 7. Ubi Rebus dan Gula Merah  

Boiled sweet potatoes served with thick palm sugar syrup. A simple but delicious dessert, often found in village markets.

 ✅ Travel Tips:

- Some dishes are seasonal or ceremonial — ask your local host or guide where to find authentic ones.

- Try homecooked meals or local food stalls instead of hotel restaurants for the real taste of Flores.

- Don't forget to try local coffee — especially Bajawa Arabica!

 🍽️ Want a Culinary Tour in Flores?

✅ Cook with a local family  

✅ Visit traditional markets  

✅ Taste food in different regions (Bajawa, Larantuka, Maumere, Labuan Bajo)

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**Travel through taste — experience Flores one bite at a time!**