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Great, Indonesia is rich of traditional culinary. Every province has its own food so that tourism in Indonesia is not merely visiting places but also taste the local food. Beside Ketoprak, Jakarta has a classic traditional food called Kerak Telor (Egg Crust). This kind of food exists from many years ago since Jakarta was named Batavia.

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Kerak is basically rice crust that is adhering to the pot. The main substances for Kerak Telor are egg and rice. Those substances are for the crust which is rather crispy on its edge. The additional substances are butter, cooked shredded meat, fried onion, cheese, chopped meat or anything else that makes it more tasty and luxurious.

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To make Kerak Telor the first step is making the crust. Using small pan, the rice is half cooked, and then an egg is added. The next step is pouring other substances into the pan one by one. It uses pan to make the food thin and circular. After a while the food is ready to be served. Accompanied by a cup of java coffee is the best way to enjoy ‘egg crust’.

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Where to buy Kerak Telor?

Kerak telor are sold specifically at the tourism places in Jakarta such as Dunia Fantasi, Ancol and Taman Mini Indonesia Indah. The price is vary depend on the substances. Generally, it cost for about IDR9000 less than a dollar (US$). In other city it usually sold on the fair.

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