Nasi jamblang

Nasi jamblang (Cirebonese: sega jamblang) is a typical food of Cirebon, West Java. The "jamblang" term comes from the name of the region to the west of the city of Cirebon, home of the food vendors. The characteristic of these foods is the usage of teak as a pack of rice leaves. The dish is served via a buffet.

Nasi jamblang
Nasi jamblang and side dishes
Alternative namesSega jamblang (Cirebonese or Javanese)
CourseMain course
Place of originIndonesia
Region or stateWest Java
Created byCirebonese
Serving temperaturehot or room temperature

History

Nasi jamblang is one of Cirebon's traditional food that originally served for the forced labourer who builds the Great Post Road from Anyer to Panarukan which passes through Cirebon Regency during the Dutch era.

Menus are usually available which include chili fries, tofu vegetables, lung (troop), liver or meat stews, cakes, satay potatoes, scrambled eggs, fried eggs, cooked chili, stewed fish, salted fish, tofu and tempeh.

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