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Kuah Pliek U - Typical Vegetable Stew of Aceh City

Aceh is one of the cities in Indonesia. It's on the northern tip of Sumatra Island and is the westernmost province in Indonesia. Aceh City is also frequently visited by tourists because of the beautiful tourist spot and charming. In addition to the beautiful tourist attractions, the City of Aceh also has a variety of delicious and unique culinary. one of them is Kuah Pliek U.

Kuah Pliek U is a traditional food of a kind of coconut milk that looks almost like a curry. It's just the contents of vegetables and broth made of special ingredients.This food is quite popular in Aceh City, especially in the east coast of Aceh. In addition to being eaten daily, Kuah Pliek U is also used for certain events in Aceh. Ancient times, Kuah Pliek U is a typical food of Aceh King who used to give the dish to the guest of king or merchant.

Kuah Pliek U name taken from one of the basic ingredients in making this food is "Pliek U" or better known as Patarana. Pliek U is the coconut's remaining oil that has been squeezed. In the rural community of Aceh, this coconut oil is usually used as cooking oil called "Minyeuk Reutik". While the rest are dried and made Pliek U. Pliek U is then use the community as the basic ingredients of Kuah Pliek U.

                                                                    Kuah Pliek U


One of the uniqueness of this food is the use of Pliek U on the seasoning. This Pliek U will provide a delicious aroma and give a distinctive taste in the broth. In addition, the materials used in Kuah Pliek U is also a variety of vegetables vary widely. The content of vitamins and nutrients in the ingredients Kuah Pliek U can boost immunity, so good for health.

Kuah Pliek U main ingredients are young jackfruit, young papaya, melinjo leaves, long beans, peanuts, melinjo fruit and pliek u. There are some additions such as bamboo shoots, papaya leaves, cassava leaves, small shrimp and others. For seasoning using cilantro, chili, onion, garlic, and other spices.

Kuah Pliek U also become a symbol of glue rope brotherhood and cohesion in the family. You can find Pliek U menu at the restaurant or in the tourist area.


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