Pliek u sauce

Pliek u sauce is a traditional food that is very typical of the Aceh region. At first glance, this food is almost similar to curry, except that the contents are a mixture of vegetables and the sauce is made of special ingredients.

Pliek u sauce is one of the traditional foods that is quite famous in Aceh, especially in the east coast of Aceh. Besides being consumed daily, pliek u soup is also often served on certain occasions and is one of the special menus favored by the local community.

Pliek u sauce has been a favorite food for the people of Aceh since ancient times. The name pliek u sauce is taken from one of the basic ingredients in making this food, namely pliek u or better known as patarana. Pliek u itself is a coconut residue whose oil has been squeezed out.

In rural Acehnese society, this coconut oil is usually used as cooking oil called minyeuk reutik. While the rest or dregs are dried in the sun and made into pliek u. Pliek u is then used by the community as the basic seasoning for pliek u sauce.