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'''Gorontalese cuisine or Gorontalo cuisine''' is a genuine cuisine and taste of the [[Gorontalo people|Gorontalese People]] of [[Gorontalo|Gorontalo Peninsula]], Northern part of [[Sulawesi|Sulawesi island]], [[Indonesia]].<ref>Noho, Y., Husain, D. and Kadir, R., 2020, December. Gastronomic Tourism Development in Gorontalo Province. In ''Proceedings of International Interdisciplinary Conference on Sustainable Development Goals (IICSDGs)'' (Vol. 3, No. 1, pp. 41-47).</ref> It is also known as ''Hulontalo'' cuisine by ''perantauan'' (migrating) Gorontalo people after "Hulontalo", the [[Gorontalo language|local language]] name for Gorontalo.
'''Gorontalese cuisine or Gorontalo cuisine''' is the traditional cuisine of the [[Gorontalo people|Gorontalese People]] of [[Gorontalo|Gorontalo Peninsula]], North [[Sulawesi|Sulawesi island]], Indonesia.<ref>Noho, Y., Husain, D. and Kadir, R., 2020, December. Gastronomic Tourism Development in Gorontalo Province. In ''Proceedings of International Interdisciplinary Conference on Sustainable Development Goals (IICSDGs)'' (Vol. 3, No. 1, pp. 41-47).</ref> It is also known as ''Hulontalo'' cuisine by ''perantauan'' (migrating) Gorontalo people after "Hulontalo", the name for Gorontalo in the [[Gorontalo language|local language]].


Gorontalese cuisine known for its fresh [[seafood]], prepared using a full-palette of [[Spice|spices]], [[Herb|herbs]].<ref>Albala, K. ed., 2016. ''At the Table: Food and Family around the World: Food and Family around the World''. ABC-CLIO.</ref>
Gorontalese cuisine is known for its fresh [[seafood]], which is prepared using a full palette of [[Spice|spices]] and [[Herb|herbs]].<ref>Albala, K. ed., 2016. ''At the Table: Food and Family around the World: Food and Family around the World''. ABC-CLIO.</ref>


The strategic location of Gorontalo, between the [[Celebes Sea]] and [[Pacific Ocean]] in the north, and also [[Gulf of Tomini]] in the south, has made the Gorontalo region a strategic shipping route in the past. This long past history has formed the roots of a unique and distinctive culture in Gorontalo, including its unique dishes. Therefore, Gorontalo is also known as the land of spices with a unique taste of culinary.
The strategic location of Gorontalo–which has the [[Celebes Sea]] and [[Pacific Ocean]] to its north and the [[Gulf of Tomini]] to its south–made the Gorontalo region a strategic shipping route in the past. This history has formed the roots of a unique and distinctive culture in Gorontalo, including its unique dishes.


Along with the division of Gorontalo into a province and the separation from [[North Sulawesi]], Gorontalo's cuisine has become increasingly popular and well recognized as one of the [[Indonesian cuisine|Indonesian national culinary heritage.]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-04-10 |title=Exploring the Land of Spices, Discovering the Taste of Gorontalo |url=https://www.worldfoodtravel.org/news-exploring-the-land-of-spices-discovering-the-taste-of-gorontalo |access-date=2023-07-07 |website=www.worldfoodtravel.org |language=en}}</ref>
Along with the division of Gorontalo into a province and its separation from [[North Sulawesi]], Gorontalo's cuisine has become increasingly popular and well-recognized as part of [[Indonesian cuisine|Indonesia's national culinary heritage.]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-04-10 |title=Exploring the Land of Spices, Discovering the Taste of Gorontalo |url=https://www.worldfoodtravel.org/news-exploring-the-land-of-spices-discovering-the-taste-of-gorontalo |access-date=2023-07-07 |website=www.worldfoodtravel.org |language=en}}</ref>


== Traditions and characteristics of Gorontalo cuisine ==
== Traditions and characteristics of Gorontalo cuisine ==
Gorontalo cuisine is famous for its varied menu of seafood, hot local chilies, and iconic spices, developed by the local people, especially from the Gorontalo Sultanate recipe.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gorontalo and its Traditional Culinary |url=https://www.indonesia-tourism.com/forum/showthread.php?52163-Gorontalo-and-its-Traditional-Culinary |access-date=2023-07-09 |website=www.indonesia-tourism.com}}</ref>
Gorontalo cuisine is famous for its varied menu of seafood, hot local chilies, and spices, which are developed by the local people. It is especially known for the Gorontalo Sultanate recipe.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gorontalo and its Traditional Culinary |url=https://www.indonesia-tourism.com/forum/showthread.php?52163-Gorontalo-and-its-Traditional-Culinary |access-date=2023-07-09 |website=www.indonesia-tourism.com}}</ref>


From the use of spices, Gorontalo cuisine characterizes a simple food with notes of fresh aroma and sweet taste because it uses leaf spices such as [[basil]] leaves and [[Pandanus tectorius|pandan]] leaves).<ref>Darmawati, D. and Wahyuni, D., 2022, September. Language Shift: Gorontalo Culinary Names and Spices in the Construction of Identity. In ''International Forum on Spice Route 2022''.</ref>
Due to its use of spices, Gorontalo cuisine is often characterized as a simple food with notes of fresh aroma and a sweet taste because it uses spice leaves such as [[basil]] and [[Pandanus tectorius|pandan]].<ref>Darmawati, D. and Wahyuni, D., 2022, September. Language Shift: Gorontalo Culinary Names and Spices in the Construction of Identity. In ''International Forum on Spice Route 2022''.</ref>


Gorontalo cuisine is marked by a multi-cultural influence from other communities who migrated to Gorontalo, such as [[Arabs]], [[Chinese people|Chinese]], [[Sultanate of Ternate|Ternate]]-[[Sultanate of Tidore|Tidore]] cultures, and other communities who came in Gorontalo.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ebook Memilih Makanan Ramah Iklim |url=http://omarniode.org/blogreads-377.php |access-date=2023-07-08 |website=Omar Niode Foundation}}</ref> Gorontalo's pastries are also famous for their sweetness and it has influence from European culture brought by the [[Dutch colonial empire|Dutch]].
Gorontalo cuisine has been influenced by other communities who migrated to Gorontalo, such as immigrants from the [[Arabs|Arab]] world, [[Chinese people|China]], and [[Sultanate of Ternate|Ternate]]-[[Sultanate of Tidore|Tidore]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ebook Memilih Makanan Ramah Iklim |url=http://omarniode.org/blogreads-377.php |access-date=2023-07-08 |website=Omar Niode Foundation}}</ref> Gorontalo's pastries are also influenced by European culture which brought by the [[Dutch colonial empire|Dutch]].


== International Awards ==
== International awards ==
A Gorontalo recipe book published and popularized by Amanda Katili Niode from the Omar Niode Foundation. This recipe book is entitled "Trailing the Taste of Gorontalo" and has received appreciation from national and international culinary activists. including Chef [[William Wongso]] and Elena Aniere from Slow Food International.<ref>{{Cite web |title=New Book: Trailing the Taste of Gorontalo |url=http://omarniode.org/blogreads-300.php |access-date=2023-07-07 |website=Omar Niode Foundation}}</ref>
A Gorontalo recipe book published and popularized by Amanda Katili Niode from the Omar Niode Foundation, which is called "Trailing the Taste of Gorontalo", has received appreciation from national and international culinary activists, including Chef [[William Wongso]] and Elena Aniere from Slow Food International.<ref>{{Cite web |title=New Book: Trailing the Taste of Gorontalo |url=http://omarniode.org/blogreads-300.php |access-date=2023-07-07 |website=Omar Niode Foundation}}</ref>


=== Yantai, China and Frankfurt, Germany ===
=== Yantai, China and Frankfurt, Germany ===
The Gorontalo recipe book "Trailing the Taste of Gorontalo" won the "Best in the World" award at the Gourmand World Cookbook Award in [[Yantai]], [[China]] in 2016 for the Asian Cuisine from Asian Books category.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Trailing the Taste of Gorontalo wins Gourmand World Cookbook Award 2016 |url=http://omarniode.org/blogreads-330.php |access-date=2023-07-07 |website=Omar Niode Foundation}}</ref> In addition, this Gorontalese recipe book has the opportunity to appear to represent one of Indonesia's culinary treasures at the Gourmet Gallery in the [[Frankfurt]] Book Fair 2016 series, [[Germany]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=GOURMAND INTERNATIONAL |url=https://www.cookbookfair.com/old/news.php?id=8 |access-date=2023-07-08 |website=www.cookbookfair.com}}</ref>
The Gorontalo recipe book "Trailing the Taste of Gorontalo" won the "Best in the World" award at the Gourmand World Cookbook Award in [[Yantai]], [[China]] in 2016 for the Asian Cuisine from Asian Books category.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Trailing the Taste of Gorontalo wins Gourmand World Cookbook Award 2016 |url=http://omarniode.org/blogreads-330.php |access-date=2023-07-07 |website=Omar Niode Foundation}}</ref> In addition, this Gorontalese recipe book has the opportunity to appear to represent one of Indonesia's culinary treasures at the Gourmet Gallery in the [[Frankfurt]] Book Fair 2016 series, [[Germany]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=GOURMAND INTERNATIONAL |url=https://www.cookbookfair.com/old/news.php?id=8 |access-date=2023-07-08 |website=www.cookbookfair.com}}</ref>


== Cooking Techniques and Typical Spice Mixture ==
== Cooking techniques and typical spice mixture ==


=== Cooking Techniques ===
=== Cooking techniques ===
Traditional cuisines in Gorontalo are named based on the cooking techniques, such as:<ref>Darmawati, D. and Wahyuni, D., 2022, September. LANGUAGE SHIFT: GORONTALO CULINARY NAMES AND SPICES IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF IDENTITY. In ''International Forum on Spice Route 2022''.</ref>
Traditional cuisines in Gorontalo are often named after cooking techniques.<ref>Darmawati, D. and Wahyuni, D., 2022, September. LANGUAGE SHIFT: GORONTALO CULINARY NAMES AND SPICES IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF IDENTITY. In ''International Forum on Spice Route 2022''.</ref>


* Boiling (''ilahe'' and ''bilanggahe'')
==== Boiling (''ilahe'' and ''bilanggahe'') ====
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In Gorontalo culinary, the technique of boiling fish or other proteins has a different name from that of boiling carbohydrate foods. The technique of boiling fish, prawn, and meat is named "ilahe", while boiling banana, corn, or taro is named "bilanggahe".


==== [[Grilling]] (''ilalango'' and ''tilenehu'') ====
⚫
In Gorontalo culinary, the technique of boiling fish or other proteins is named differently with that of boiling carbohydrate foods. The technique of boiling fish, prawn, and meat is named "ilahe", while boiling banana, corn, or taro is named "bilanggahe".
⚫
As with the process of boiling, protein and carbohydrate dishes have two different names. The technique of grilling protein dishes, such as meat and fish, is called "ilalango", while that of grilling banana, corn, or taro is called "tilenehu".


* [[Grilling]] (''ilalango'' and ''tilenehu'')
==== [[Frying]] (''tilinanga'') ====
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All fried dishes are called "tilinanga". For example, a fried banana is called lambi tilinanga, and a fried fish is called tola tilinanga. One exception is for fried flour-coated bananas, which are called sanggala.


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==== Wrapping (''ilepa'o'') ====
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As with the process of boiling, the naming of dish that involves grilling is different between protein and carbohydrate dishes. The technique of grilling protein dishes, such as meat and fish, is called "ilalango", while that of grilling banana, corn, or taro is called "tilenehu".
The technique of grilling or steaming dishes wrapped in a [[banana leaf]] is called "ilepa’o".

* [[Frying]] (''tilinanga'')

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Frying In terms of frying technique, there is no difference in the naming of the dish in reference to either protein or carbohydrate dishes. All fried dishes are called "tilinanga". For example, a fried banana is called lambi tilinanga, and a fried fish is called tola tilinanga. One exception is for fried flour-coated banana, it is called sanggala.

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* Wrapping (''ilepa'o'')

The technique of steaming wrapped dishes is called "ilepa’o" with the [[Banana leaf|banana-leaf]] package containing food and then steamed or grilled on charcoal.


=== Special type of spice mixture ===
=== Special type of spice mixture ===
Gorontalo also has typical [[Spice mix|spice mixture]] such as:<ref>Niode, Amanda Katili, and Zahra Khan. Memilih Makan Ramah Iklim +39 Resep Gorontalo. Omar Niode Foundation, Gorontalo (2021).</ref>
Gorontalo cuisine also has [[Spice mix|spice mixtures]] such as ''pilitode and iloni.<ref>Niode, Amanda Katili, and Zahra Khan. Memilih Makan Ramah Iklim +39 Resep Gorontalo. Omar Niode Foundation, Gorontalo (2021).</ref>''

* ''pilitode and iloni''


Pilitode is a genuine type of Gorontalese [[gulai]] sauce and iloni is a type of Gorontalese [[grilling]] sauce. Both of it are using [[Aleurites moluccanus|candlenut]], [[ginger]], [[turmeric]] and [[Coconut milk|coconut milk.]] This type of dish usually involves [[fish]], [[chicken]], [[Beef|beef,]] and [[seafood]], as well as [[banana]], [[cassava]], and [[pumpkin]].
Pilitode is a type of Gorontalese [[gulai]] sauce and iloni is a type of Gorontalese [[grilling]] sauce. Both are made using [[Aleurites moluccanus|candlenut]], [[ginger]], [[turmeric]] and [[coconut milk]]. Dishes made with these mixes are often made with [[fish]], [[chicken]], [[beef]], and [[seafood]], as well as [[banana]], [[cassava]], and [[pumpkin]].


== List of dishes ==
== List of dishes ==

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Gorontalese cuisine
Gorontalo cuisine served for Mongaruwa
Alternative namesGorontalo cuisine or Hulontalo cuisine
CourseMain
Place of originIndonesia
Region or stateGorontalo, Gorontalo Peninsula, Sulawesi, Indonesia
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Main ingredientsseafood, beef, chicken, hot local chilies, and iconic spices
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Gorontalese cuisine or Gorontalo cuisine is the traditional cuisine of the Gorontalese People of Gorontalo Peninsula, North Sulawesi island, Indonesia.[1] It is also known as Hulontalo cuisine by perantauan (migrating) Gorontalo people after "Hulontalo", the name for Gorontalo in the local language.

Gorontalese cuisine is known for its fresh seafood, which is prepared using a full palette of spices and herbs.[2]

The strategic location of Gorontalo–which has the Celebes Sea and Pacific Ocean to its north and the Gulf of Tomini to its south–made the Gorontalo region a strategic shipping route in the past. This history has formed the roots of a unique and distinctive culture in Gorontalo, including its unique dishes.

Along with the division of Gorontalo into a province and its separation from North Sulawesi, Gorontalo's cuisine has become increasingly popular and well-recognized as part of Indonesia's national culinary heritage.[3]

Traditions and characteristics of Gorontalo cuisine

[edit]

Gorontalo cuisine is famous for its varied menu of seafood, hot local chilies, and spices, which are developed by the local people. It is especially known for the Gorontalo Sultanate recipe.[4]

Due to its use of spices, Gorontalo cuisine is often characterized as a simple food with notes of fresh aroma and a sweet taste because it uses spice leaves such as basil and pandan.[5]

Gorontalo cuisine has been influenced by other communities who migrated to Gorontalo, such as immigrants from the Arab world, China, and Ternate-Tidore.[6] Gorontalo's pastries are also influenced by European culture which brought by the Dutch.

International awards

[edit]

A Gorontalo recipe book published and popularized by Amanda Katili Niode from the Omar Niode Foundation, which is called "Trailing the Taste of Gorontalo", has received appreciation from national and international culinary activists, including Chef William Wongso and Elena Aniere from Slow Food International.[7]

Yantai, China and Frankfurt, Germany

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The Gorontalo recipe book "Trailing the Taste of Gorontalo" won the "Best in the World" award at the Gourmand World Cookbook Award in Yantai, China in 2016 for the Asian Cuisine from Asian Books category.[8] In addition, this Gorontalese recipe book has the opportunity to appear to represent one of Indonesia's culinary treasures at the Gourmet Gallery in the Frankfurt Book Fair 2016 series, Germany.[9]

Cooking techniques and typical spice mixture

[edit]

Cooking techniques

[edit]

Traditional cuisines in Gorontalo are often named after cooking techniques.[10]

Boiling (ilahe and bilanggahe)

[edit]

In Gorontalo culinary, the technique of boiling fish or other proteins has a different name from that of boiling carbohydrate foods. The technique of boiling fish, prawn, and meat is named "ilahe", while boiling banana, corn, or taro is named "bilanggahe".

Grilling (ilalango and tilenehu)

[edit]

As with the process of boiling, protein and carbohydrate dishes have two different names. The technique of grilling protein dishes, such as meat and fish, is called "ilalango", while that of grilling banana, corn, or taro is called "tilenehu".

Frying (tilinanga)

[edit]

All fried dishes are called "tilinanga". For example, a fried banana is called lambi tilinanga, and a fried fish is called tola tilinanga. One exception is for fried flour-coated bananas, which are called sanggala.

Wrapping (ilepa'o)

[edit]

The technique of grilling or steaming dishes wrapped in a banana leaf is called "ilepa’o".

Special type of spice mixture

[edit]

Gorontalo cuisine also has spice mixtures such as pilitode and iloni.[11]

Pilitode is a type of Gorontalese gulai sauce and iloni is a type of Gorontalese grilling sauce. Both are made using candlenut, ginger, turmeric and coconut milk. Dishes made with these mixes are often made with fish, chicken, beef, and seafood, as well as banana, cassava, and pumpkin.

List of dishes

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Local Name Image English name Notes
Ayam iloni
Binte biluhuta Sweet-Corn Soup
Sate tuna Tuna Satay
Sate balanga Wok Satay
Bilentango Chili Split-Fish
Sagela Sagela
Tabu moitomo Gorontalese Black Beef Soup
Ilahe Gorontalese Sour Fish Soup
Nasi kuning gorontalo Gorontalese Turmeric Rice
Ilabulo Ilabulo
Ikan bakar gorontalo Gorontalese Fish Grill
Sambal goreng sapi
Pilitode

References

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  1. ^ Noho, Y., Husain, D. and Kadir, R., 2020, December. Gastronomic Tourism Development in Gorontalo Province. In Proceedings of International Interdisciplinary Conference on Sustainable Development Goals (IICSDGs) (Vol. 3, No. 1, pp. 41-47).
  2. ^ Albala, K. ed., 2016. At the Table: Food and Family around the World: Food and Family around the World. ABC-CLIO.
  3. ^ "Exploring the Land of Spices, Discovering the Taste of Gorontalo". www.worldfoodtravel.org. 2018-04-10. Retrieved 2023-07-07.
  4. ^ "Gorontalo and its Traditional Culinary". www.indonesia-tourism.com. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  5. ^ Darmawati, D. and Wahyuni, D., 2022, September. Language Shift: Gorontalo Culinary Names and Spices in the Construction of Identity. In International Forum on Spice Route 2022.
  6. ^ "Ebook Memilih Makanan Ramah Iklim". Omar Niode Foundation. Retrieved 2023-07-08.
  7. ^ "New Book: Trailing the Taste of Gorontalo". Omar Niode Foundation. Retrieved 2023-07-07.
  8. ^ "Trailing the Taste of Gorontalo wins Gourmand World Cookbook Award 2016". Omar Niode Foundation. Retrieved 2023-07-07.
  9. ^ "GOURMAND INTERNATIONAL". www.cookbookfair.com. Retrieved 2023-07-08.
  10. ^ Darmawati, D. and Wahyuni, D., 2022, September. LANGUAGE SHIFT: GORONTALO CULINARY NAMES AND SPICES IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF IDENTITY. In International Forum on Spice Route 2022.
  11. ^ Niode, Amanda Katili, and Zahra Khan. Memilih Makan Ramah Iklim +39 Resep Gorontalo. Omar Niode Foundation, Gorontalo (2021).
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