Batak custom recognizes the rules for giving ulos which are quite strict and varied. Some of these rules include: Ulos must be given during traditional events such as weddings, traditional ceremonies, or when guests come to the house. Ulos must be given during traditional ceremonies, such as when someone becomes a traditional teacher or when Read more…
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Manuk Napinadar atau Ayam Napinadar
Manuk Napinadar or Chicken Napinadar is a typical Batak dish which is usually served at certain traditional parties. This food is usually served when someone is experiencing joy, such as the birth of a child, marriage, and when someone is leaving to wander. For the Batak people, napinadar chicken has a philosophy, namely as a Read more…
Sambal Tuktuk
Sambal Tuktuk is a traditional Batak chili sauce originating from Tapanuli, North Sumatra. This chili sauce is famous for its biting spicy taste because it is made using andaliman. In the past, Sambal Tuktuk was usually mixed with aso-aso fish, a fish that is almost similar to dried mackerel. Usually Sambal Tuktuk is also made Read more…
Dali Ni Horbo
Dali Ni Horbo is a traditional Batak food made from buffalo milk. In the Batak language, “dali” means milk, while “horbo” means buffalo. According to historical stories, the Batak ancestors started the tradition of processing buffalo milk into Dali Ni Horbo for a long time, even since there was an association of Batak people. In Read more…
14 Types of Ulos, the Pride of the Batak Tribe
Ulos cloth is a typical hand-woven cloth from the Batak tribe. This cloth is often used as a typical souvenir from North Sumatra. Not just a cloth, a piece of ulos contains a deep meaning. There is a philosophy in every typical Batak ulos. Maybe people from outside the Batak tribe know cloth originating from Read more…
Natinombur
Natinombur is one of the typical dishes of the Batak people which is made from grilled or fried fish and served with special Batak spices. Fish commonly used to make Natinombur include carp, mujahir fish, tilapia, or catfish. The seasoning used to make Natinombur consists of several spices such as red chili, candlenut, ginger, cayenne Read more…
Saksang
Saksang (pronounced: saksang) is a typical Batak dish made from pork, dog or buffalo meat which is chopped into small pieces and seasoned with spices. Saksang is cooked either using the blood of the slaughtered animal (margota) or processed spices without blood (naso margota). Spices included in the saksang seasoning include kaffir lime and bay Read more…
Naniura
Naniura is one of the typical dishes of the Batak people which is famous for its unique and delicious taste. Naniura is made from uncooked carp, similar to sashimi in Japan. However, Naniura is served with typical Batak spices. The seasoning used consists of several spices such as red chilies, shallots, garlic, make-up, and a Read more…
Ikan Arsih
Arsik fish is one of the typical dishes of the Batak people which is famous for its unique and delicious taste. Arsik fish is made from carp cooked with yellow Batak spices. The seasoning used consists of several spices such as andaliman, cikala acid or tamarind, turmeric, kincung, chilies, shallots, and typical Batak onions. Arsik Read more…
Ulos Production, Distribution and Consumption
The Lake Toba area is the area of origin of the Toba Batak ethnicity. Administratively, the Lake Toba Region is in the Province of North Sumatra and geographically it is located between the coordinates 2°10’3°00′ North Latitude and 98°24′ East Longitude. The Lake Toba area covers part of the administrative area of seven districts namely Read more…