Pleret

Sate klatak is a traditional dish originating from Pleret in Yogyakarta. The dish consists of goat or mutton that's seasoned with salt and pepper, placed on iron skewers, then grilled or roasted over an open fire. This type of satay is different from most other types of satay because the skewers ... Read more

The most popular dish in Indonesian Yogyakarta is called gudeg, a unique dish made with unripe jackfruit cooked in coconut milk. The two most common varieties are dry and wet gudeg. Both varieties use the same ingredients, but the dry gudeg uses less coconut milk, is cooked longer, and has a much... Read more

Ayam geprek is a popular Indonesian fried chicken dish that combines the crispiness of battered fried chicken with the bold, fiery punch of raw sambal (chili sauce). The name comes from the Javanese word geprek, which means “to smash”—a reference to... Read more

Bakpia pathok is an Indonesian delicacy that consists of a round, slightly flattened pastry filled with a sweet mung bean mixture. The pastry is characterized by a soft and flaky texture, while its interior, containing the filling, has a pasty consistency that perfectly adheres to the dough. Its ... Read more

Gudeg Yogya is a traditional dish originating from Yogyakarta. This stew is usually made with a combination of young jackfruit, coconut milk, hard-boiled eggs, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, galangal, palm sugar, salt, and a spice paste consisting of shallots, candlenuts, garlic, and coriander s... Read more

Geplak is a traditional confectionery and a type of sweet snack that’s especially popular in Bantul, Yogyakarta. This sweet is made from grated coconut and sugar, usually in equal parts and brightly colored. There are many versions of geplak, made with different ingredients and flavorings s... Read more

Kopi joss is a specialty coffee that originated in Yogyakarta. What makes this coffee unique is the addition of burning charcoal that is added directly in a cup of brewed coffee. The addition of charcoal is believed to have health benefits, and many also find that burning charcoal neutra... Read more