Sumatran Seafood Dishes

Arsik is an Indonesian dish that has its origin among the Mandailing and Batak Toba people, native to North Sumatra. The dish is usually prepared with common carp, which is stewed with various spices and herbs. Torch ginger and Szechuan pepper are... READ MORE

Kepiting saus Padang is a traditional seafood dish. It consists of crab that's served in spicy Padang sauce. Mud crabs or blue crabs are usually used for the preparation of this dish. They're boiled in hot water until fully cooked (they will turn ... READ MORE

Udang balado is a traditional dish consisting of peeled or unpeeled shrimps that are stir-fried in a combination of cooking oil and spicy sambal sauce. The dish is often enriched with the addition of lemongrass, quail eggs, tofu, potatoes, or gree... READ MORE