00:00Get to know Saksang, a sacred culinary specialty of the Batak people.
00:09Saksang is a culinary specialty of the Batak people in North Sumatra.
00:14This food has become an important part of a tradition passed down from generation to generation and is still maintained today.
00:21Saksang is only present at important traditional events, such as weddings or certain traditional events.
00:26Behind its strong taste, Saksang holds a deep identity, long history, and cultural pride.
00:34Generally, Saksang uses pork or dog meat.
00:37But there is also a modified version using beef or chicken for Muslims.
00:44The main spice is Andaliman, a Batak pepper that gives a bitter and fragrant taste, as well as a spicy sensation.
00:52Apart from that, Saksang also uses various other spices.
00:56Such as shallots, garlic, chilies, coriander, lemongrass, ginger, galangal, turmeric, lime leaves, and bay leaves.
01:07The process of cooking Saksang takes quite a long time, so that the spices can be absorbed perfectly into the meat, thus producing a delicious taste.
01:16delicious taste.
01:17In Batak tradition, serving Saksang means showing respect for traditional values,
01:23which symbolizes respect for guests, a sense of togetherness, and strong social ties.
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