LENGKO RICE

Lengko Rice or Nasi Lengko is a typical food from Tegal and the surrounding area. This food is famous for its special appearance, white rice served on a plate, then added small pieces of fried tofu, bean sprouts, and sliced cucumber on top of the rice, finally all the ingredients are doused with peanut sauce and sweet soy sauce. The ingredients used to make Nasi Lengko are 100% animal-free, so this simple meal is full of vegetable protein, fiber, and low in calories that is perfect for vegetarians to enjoy. To make nasi lengko appearance more pretty, usually sprinkled with finely chopped chives leaves and crispy fried shallots on top of nasi lengko. For those who want to taste the authentic nasi lengko, it can be found easily at Tegal food stalls (warteg). Warteg is required to provide Tegal specialties such as nasi lengko and nasi ponggol. Nasi lengko should be stirred first so that the peanut sauce is well mixed. 

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