Let’s Try Lontog Tuyuhan, Rembang Signature Dish
Confused about what to eat for lunch? Do you want to try a soup with unique taste? You can try Lontong Tuyuhan, a signature dish from Rembang Regency. The looks of it look similar to Opor Ayam. Lontong tuyuhan is usually served chicken, tempe, and fried onions sprinkle as a topping on top and the taste it a combination of spicy and savory.
Some sources said the name Tuyuhan itself is taken from the name a village, Tuyuhan Village which is in the Pancur sub-district. However, you can also taste this dish at some other locations in Rembang, such as the alun-alun.
If you want to enjoy lontong tuyuhan in a culinary center, you can visit the sub-districts of Pancur, Lasem. You will find a special area for food stalls that only sell Lontong Tuyuhan dish. The location is very strategic, right on the side of the road. You can find the location easily because there is a road sign: Paguyuban Kuliner Khas Rembang Lontong Tuyuhan Kecamatan Pancur Kabupaten Rembang.
Anugrah said, one of the locals of Rembang admitted that she/he prefers to eat snacks in the Lontong Tuyuhan center area in Pancur sub-district. Anugrah has known the place since he was child, so he is like regular customer there. During high school, he and his friends made it their favorite place to hang out together. Especially when it comes to their birthdays. Lontong Tuyuhan can be a treat for him and his friends. Then enjoy it together while having fun together. “The price per portion is around Rp. 15,000. It has a spicy taste. Actually, there are other places," he said.
This place is crowded at lunch time. The stalls were filled with visitors. Looked from the vehicle plate, there are also those who come from outside the city. Each stall has long tables and chairs. There is also a booth for chicken dishes. Lontong Tuyuhan is famous for being served using ayam kampung or local chicken. So, in the glass booth, various parts of chicken were displayed. From rib to thighs. The size is relatively larger. Well, tourists can freely choose which part they like.
The packaging for the lontong is also different from lontong in general. If lontong is usually wrapped in banana leaves and oval in shape, this Lontong Tuyuhan is famous for its triangular-shaped packaging.
The lontong will later sliced by the seller, then put on a plate and poured with yellow soup gravy. The last, sprinkle fried onions on top. Now a serving of Lontong Tuyuhan is ready to be enjoyed. You can slurp the soup first, it can also be with the lontong slice, or the chicken. "The taste of Lontong Tuyuhan is stronger on the tongue. It smells good too,” said Tia, a local. (Vachri)
