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Kerak Telor

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The Betawi street snack of Jakarta: sticky rice and egg cooked crisp over charcoal, topped with toasted coconut.

Kerak telor is made to order in a small wok. Glutinous rice is cooked with duck or chicken egg, then the pan is turned upside down over the coals so the top crisps. It is finished with serundeng (toasted spiced coconut), fried shallots and dried shrimp.

Vendors carry their kit on a shoulder pole. They are most often seen around Kota Tua, Monas and at the annual Jakarta Fair.

Why it matters

It is one of the few dishes that is distinctly Betawi — the culture of Jakarta's original inhabitants.

What makes it unique

The wok is flipped over the fire, and the rice stays stuck to it.

Good to know

  • Cooked over charcoal
  • Topped with serundeng
  • A symbol of Betawi food

Planning a visit

Time needed
About 30 min
Best time of day
afternoon
Relative cost
Low cost

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