Gultik Rice Reaches Lombok, One Plate Is Not Enough

Amidst Mataram's vibrant nightlife scene, a legendary dish from the capital has emerged that has captured the attention of taste seekers: nasi gultik. This dish, made from white rice topped with beef curry sauce, can now be enjoyed without having to fly to Jakarta.

Nasi gultik is an abbreviation of gulai bengkok, referring to its origins on the corner of Mahakam Street in the Blok M area of South Jakarta. Initially, this rice was served in small portions by street vendors who operated from late evening until early morning.

The small portions were designed to allow late-night shoppers to eat without feeling overly full. Now, nasi gultik is also available in Mataram and is becoming a favorite among locals.

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Served with warm white rice, tender beef chunks, savory greenish-yellow curry sauce, and colorful crackers as a side dish. The sauce is light yet rich in spices, perfect for a late-night meal.

The relatively affordable price also makes it affordable, ranging from Rp 10,000 to Rp 15,000, with options ranging from plain, mixed, or separate rice with the curry. A characteristic feature of this dish is its generous portion size.

Hilmi, a regular rice gultik connoisseur, frequents the bends around Jalan Udayana in Mataram, right in front of the former Selaparang Lombok airport. Hilmi explained why he loves this dish.

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"The flavor is delicious and savory, addictive. But honestly, one plate isn't enough, and two plates are actually too much," he said.

Meanwhile, Hafiza, who was tasting nasi gultik for the first time at the same location, also had a positive impression. "The spices are just right, especially when I add chili sauce, it's even more delicious," he said enthusiastically.

He also noticed the distinctive portion size of nasi gultik. "But the portion is really begging you to have more," he said.

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For those seeking a more complete flavor, customers can add satays like quail egg satay and intestine satay, seasoned and boiled until tender. This combination makes nasi gultik even more delicious and tempting.

Now, its presence outside Jakarta, including in Lombok, demonstrates that even legendary dishes can adapt and be loved in new places. Nasi gultik is more than just a regular dish; it carries stories from the streets of Jakarta, and now adds color to Mataram's culinary scene.

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