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After the success of the G20 Presidency in 2022, Indonesia is ready to host the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2023 in Yogyakarta. The largest tourism forum in ASEAN is attended by the Tourism Ministers from 10 ASEAN countries and five other invited countries: India, Russia, China, South Korea, and Japan.

ATF 2023 Yogyakarta will be held on February 2-5, 2023, with a series of activities. One of them is to taste various signature dishes from Yogyakarta that will be served to the delegations of participating countries in ATF 2023.

As we know, Yogyakarta is one of the regions in Indonesia that is famous for its delicious cuisine. Not only main dishes, but also various snacks will be served during the ATF 2023 event.

Here are some of Yogyakarta's signature dishes that will be served during the ATF 2023 event:

1. Sate Klatak

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Sate Klatak, which is seasoned with spices and skewered with an iron grate, contains goat or beef meat. Usually, Sate Klatak is served with rice, curry or soy sauce, and slices of bird's eye chili.

The selection of an iron grate as a skewer for Sate Klatak is not without reason. This is because iron grates are considered to be able to conduct heat well. It's no wonder that the spice mixture will penetrate perfectly and add to the pleasure of this signature dish from Yogyakarta.

2. Bakpia

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It's not a trip to Yogyakarta if you haven't brought back Bakpia as a souvenir. Yes, this expression is true. As one of the typical souvenirs from Yogyakarta, Bakpia can be considered the most iconic and always sought after by tourists. The name of Bakpia will become even more famous as this round flat cake will also be served in the ATF 2023 event in Yogyakarta.

Its sweet taste and crispy skin make Bakpia loved by many people and highly sought after as a souvenir by tourists from outside the region. Initially, Bakpia was only filled with green beans. Over time, there are now various flavors of Bakpia, ranging from chocolate, cheese, coconut, green tea, to red velvet.

3. Bakmi Jawa

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The next typical Yogyakarta cuisine that will be served at ATF 2023 is Bakmi Jawa. The difference between Bakmi Jawa and other noodle dishes is that Bakmi Jawa uses larger and rounder noodles. Interestingly, Bakmi Jawa is always served with slices of cabbage and shredded chicken with fairly large pieces.

There are two types of Bakmi Jawa commonly served, namely the soup-based one with a savory taste and the fried one with a sweet taste. The way of cooking Bakmi Jawa in Yogyakarta is also quite unique, as it is cooked one by one using charcoal. This is what makes Bakmi Jawa have a very distinctive taste.

4. Pecel

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Pecel is a typical culinary dish from Yogyakarta consisting of vegetables, peanut sauce, and side dishes. The vegetables commonly served include kecipir, spinach, long beans, bean sprouts, and cucumber. The side dishes that usually accompany pecel are anchovies, eggs, or mendoan (crispy fried tempeh).

You can find pecel stalls in various eateries in Yogyakarta. Many vendors sell pecel rice, especially in the morning. The sweet and savory taste makes this Yogyakarta specialty dish also popular as a breakfast menu.

Those are some of the Yogyakarta specialties that will be served at the ATF 2023 event. Which one do you like, Sobat Parekraf?

source : https://kemenparekraf.go.id/ragam-ekonomi-kreatif/kuliner-khas-yogyakarta-dalam-gelaran-atf-2023