Arsik
 Carp arsik | |
| Course | Main course |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Indonesia |
| Region or state | North Sumatra |
| Serving temperature | Hot or room temperature |
| Main ingredients | Fish in spices |
Arsikis anIndonesianspicyfishdish of theBatak TobaandMandailingpeople of North Sumatra, usually using thecommon carp(known in Indonesia asikan masor gold fish).[1]
DistinctivelyBatakelements of the dish are the use oftorch ginger fruit(asam cikala), andandaliman(similar toSichuan pepper).[2]Common Indonesian vegetables and spices such asshallots,garlic,ginger,freshturmericroot andchiliare also used.
Andaliman, essential for the distinctive taste of the dish, is known to grow only in the Batak highlands ofNorth TapanuliandSamosir,hence this dish is regarded as being specifically of the Batak Toba and Mandailing people, who dwell in these areas.[3]
Other variations
[edit]Besides gold fish or carp, saltwater fish such asrastrelliger(kembung) andsnapperscan also be used to make arsik. A meat variant of arsik also exists, with pork as the commonly cooked meat.
See also
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References
[edit]- '^n-andaliman-spiced-carp-batak/ "Arsik Recipe (Spiced Carp with Torch Ginger and Andaliman – Mandailing Style)".Indonesia Eats.12 July 2012.
- ^"Arsik Recipe (Spiced Carp with Torch Ginger and Andaliman – Mandailing Style)".Indonesia Eats.12 July 2012. Archived fromthe originalon 17 October 2020.Retrieved8 February2017.
- ^"Masakan Arsik Na Niarsik Simbol Kuliner Bangso Batak".barongtrans.my.id.Retrieved2022-06-05.
External links
[edit]- Resep arsik yang sederhana
- Kakap bumbu arsik
- Resep dengan sedikit latar belakang budaya
- Masakan Arsik Na Niarsik Simbol Kuliner Bangso Batak
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