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Gulai | Traditional Stew From Sumatra, Southeast Asia | TasteAtlas
Gulai | Traditional Stew From Sumatra, Southeast Asia | TasteAtlas
Gulai | Traditional Stew From Sumatra, Southeast Asia | TasteAtlas
Gulai | Traditional Stew From Sumatra, Southeast Asia | TasteAtlas

Gulai

Gulai is a spicy Indonesian dish resembling a stew or a thick soup. Because of its appearance and taste, it is often dubbed as the Indonesian curry. Any meat variety can be the main ingredient in gulai, as well as offal, seafood, or vegetables.


The ingredients are cooked in a combination of coconut milk and spices until the sauce achieves a thick consistency. Gulai originated in Sumatra, most likely under Indian culinary influence, but nowadays it is enjoyed everywhere in Indonesia. The dish can be found at Indonesian hawker centers and traditional restaurants.


The most common side dish served alongside gulai is steamed rice.

WHERE TO EAT The best Gulai in the world (according to food experts)

Adobo

4.3
Philippines

Saksang

n/a
North Sumatra, Indonesia

Burgoo

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Kentucky, United States of America

Waterzooi

3.8
Ghent, Belgium

Pathia

n/a
Gujarat, India

Paomo

3.9
Xi'an, China

Potée Lorraine

n/a
Lorraine, France

Babi panggang

3.9
Sumatra, Indonesia

Saksang

n/a
North Sumatra, Indonesia

Rendang

4.5
West Sumatra, Indonesia

Pempek

4.4
Palembang, Indonesia

Mie aceh

4.2
Aceh, Indonesia

Padang satay

4.5
West Sumatra, Indonesia

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