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Betawi is one of the tribes in Indonesia which is indigenous to Batavia (now Jakarta). Like the other tribes in Indonesia, Betawi has its own unique traditional culture likewise traditional food. Kerak Telor (can be translated freely as “Egg Crust”) is a unique traditional snack typical from Betawi which is currently rather rarely found. Nowadays its position as traditional food is gradually shifted by the other modern snacks and fast foods. On the contrary, in the past kerak telor was an elite typical food of Betawi which was popular for its delicious taste. At the Dutch colonialism period, this food was served at the elite’s parties and big celebrations. Thus currently kerak telor is a traditional food heritage which has to be preserved.

Kerak telor comprises some ingredients: white sticky rice, egg (chicken or duck egg), dried shrimps, and fried onion; added by some refined spices viz. grated coconut (fried without oil), red pepper, galingale, ginger, peppercorn, salt, and refined sugar. Its cooking recipe is somewhat unique. The whole cooking process is not using edible oil. Firstly the white sticky rice which is already soaked is parboiled in a hot wok. Then the stirred egg is poured into the wok and added with fried onion, dried shrimps, and the spices. The egg is flattened on the wok surface. The wok is inverted until touched by the flame lick; and the upper surface of kerak telor is giving the roasted aroma. Thus the curst surface is actually dry. Then kerak telor is served with fried onion and serundeng (relish of grated coconut and spices). Combination of the fried egg aroma with coconut and fried onion mixture can be sniffed. The aroma is really appetizing. How about the taste? It’s yummy, especially when served while it’s still warm. Wanna try?

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Bunaken Sea Park is one of the sea parks that have the highest marine biodiversity in the world. Because of its natural potency and the marine ecological conservation activities in this area, the local government designed the Bunaken area as a maritime and educational tourism object. Bunaken area was anounced officially by the Ministry of Forestry as national sea park in 1991.

Bunaken Sea Park is 89.065 ha wide area. It is located at North Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. This sea park consists of 5 islands and 2 coastal areas, namely Bunaken Island, Manado Tua Island, Siladen Island, Mantehage Island, Nain Island, Molas Coast - Tiwoho, and Arakan-Wawontulap Coast. Among the islands of Bunaken National Sea Park, Bunaken Island is the most popular. This ±8 km² wide island is located at the Bay of Manado. The island is part of Manado City, the capital of North Sulawesi Province.

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Nothing is better than spending the vacation with our family or friends on the glittering beach and showered with sunshine. Not only gives us total relaxation, but having a vacation on beach is beneficial for our health. The sea water which contains salt and other micro elements is able to give us more energy, the ability to manage stress, and self control. It also helps the detoxification process and eliminates fluids that are trapped in ankles, knees and thighs. The particle of sea air that contains iodine helps us on balancing the chemical in our brain that gives us relaxation and reduce the thyroid gland.

Besides the air and water, the sunlight on the beach gives us vitamin D that is needed by our skin. With so many advantages of beach vacation, now we should not doubt on making beach as the destination for our next holiday. Before we pack our bag, we should not forget to plan our holiday, and there are no better directory that give us complete vacation than Islandgetaway.com. If we plan our vacation with them, we will have the opportunity to get luxurious vacation in hilton head island. On the location, we will be served with the beautiful glittering beach, golf field, and many more facilities.

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