Java Island is administratively divided into six provinces, namely: West Java, Central Java, East Java, Banten, and two special regions, namely DKI Jakarta and Special Region Of Yogyakarta.
Talking about a Variety Of Unique Javanese Culinary Specialties, and this diversity occurs is due to a background : the island of Java is the 13th largest island in the world, the island of Java is inhabited by 60% of the total population of Indonesia, most of the population of Java speaks three main languages, Javanese language is the mother tongue for 100 million Indonesians, and most of the speakers live on the island of Java. Most of the population are bilingual people, who usually speak Indonesian as the first or second language, and two other important languages ??are the Sundanese and Betawi languages, and you need to know that Java was the center of several Hindu Buddhist kingdoms, Islamic Sultanates, The Center Of The Dutch East Indies Colonial Government and also the Center Of The Indonesian Independence Movement. You can imagine that with this background, the island of Java had a huge impact on social life, Politics, Economics and also of course diversity of Culinary.
Because Java Island has many regions with their own special food. Don't be surprised if you visit an area in Java, you will find special foods from that area. And you can even make them as souvenirs for your family and friends.
In Banyuwangi, East Java, there is a special culinary called "Botok Tawon". Botok Tawon is made from beehives or in Javanese it is called "wasps", and it turns out that bees are not only taken for honey, but honeycombs can also be processed into delicious food.
The honeycomb that has been cut into small pieces is then wrapped in banana leaves and seasoned with "botok seasoning" which is made from coconut dregs which have been squeezed and extracted, then seasoned with typical Javanese spices, such as: chili, salt, pepper and bay leaves, wrapped in banana leaves, which are then steamed with hot steam.
Botok Tawon usually contains wasp (bee) nests, and also with white wasp larvae that are still attached to the nest, and this is what later becomes the main ingredient for making Botok, the result of the Botok Wasp taste varies from sour, sweet, salty, spicy and tasty. Botok wasp is usually served while it is still warm so it feels fresh.
Throughout East Java, local people are used to this dish. Call it starting from Caruban City, Kediri City, to Blitar City. However, the version of how to cook and mix the spices used by local Banyuwangi people does have unique and different characteristics from other cities in East Java, one of which is not using grated coconut, but botok is instead cooked with a mixture of coconut juice and using Javanese spices.
This Traditional Javanese dish has many benefits, from the past the Javanese consumed wasps, honey and their nests which contain lots of protein, antioxidants, antivirus, other compounds such as bacteria and fungi which can boost the bodys immune system and prevent fragility of bones, and smooth blood vessels. And another of Botok Wasp which is famous among adventurers, one of which is : being able to increase your stamina after you do Mountain Climbing Activities in Java and Travel far to Explore Java, the aches and pains in your body will disappear and you will feel have more stamina after consuming this Wasp Botok.
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During the trip, we were able to introduce various traditional Javanese Culinary Delights (Java Private Tour Culinary Experience) which of course suits your appetite, and of course the hygiene and health factors are the main factors when we refer them to you. If you prefer American, European, Indian, Asian cuisine, or one that suits your country of origin, we will also reference it, the point is we are very flexible.
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