Palembang

LAKSO
Notwithstanding the similarity in
pronunciation to laksa, this is a different
cuisine. Lakso is one of several examples of
Malay and Chinese cultural culinary
acculturation in Palembang.

Lakso is a broad white noodle made of rice

flour that may be cut into squares or circles.
It comes with a rich coconut milk sauce and a
yellowish fish broth from the turmeric.
KUE BASAH
The typical Palembang cakes that are
served in practically every Palembang
household on religious day are Kue
Delapan Jam, Maksubah, Engkak Ketan,
and Lapis Kojo.
PEMPEK
Pempek is typical of fish cake made of fish
meat, tapioca powder, and spices, and it is
served with a sweet and sour sauce called
Cuko.
The most popular one is Pempek Kapal Selam.
Kapal selam in Bahasa means Submarine,
which resembles the shape of the dish.
Pempek Kapal Selam is pempek dough with an
egg inside. Other popular variant is pempek
Lenjer, Pempek Kulit, Pempek Keriting, Pempek
Adaan and more.

All of Palembang's traditional cakes

are made with love, which is
understandable given that each layer
takes a lengthy process.
This shows the patience, commitment,
and perseverance that made it.