3 Special Dishes from Sigi District that Make You Curious

Dream - Sigi District is located in Central Sulawesi Island. This area has abundant biodiversity and produces various unique and delicious culinary creations. 

Not only the unique taste of Sigi culinary that the community wants to introduce, but also the traditional processing methods. The taste is so authentic.

“Sigi is a special region, all micro, small, and medium enterprises in Sigi have started to rise again. We, as the Sigi District government, fully support and try to find domestic and foreign investors by collaborating with the Ministry of Investment and various other parties that can help Sigi become more advanced,” said Mohamad Irwan Lapatta, M.Si, the Regent of Sigi, during the Press Conference of Lestari Festival #5: Growing Better, on Thursday, June 8, 2023. 

There are three famous dishes from Sigi that are well-known. If you have the opportunity to visit there, don't forget to try them.

Pipikoro Coffee

Pipikoro Coffee is one of the superior commodities from Sigi District. For coffee lovers, you must try this Pipikoro Coffee, both the robusta and arabica varieties. Pipikoro itself is one of the sub-districts in Sigi, another coffee-producing area besides Gumbala, Kulaw, and Palolo.

“Farmers in Pipikoro pick green coffee beans, so the processed results will have a uniform color and a distinctive aroma," said Mohamad.

This Pipikoro Coffee is also cultivated with a sustainable concept. The fertilizer used is made from natural ingredients, namely the remains of processed coffee plants.

Aren Palm Sugar

Aren palm sugar is now widely used as an alternative ingredient for food or drinks. Most people think that palm sugar and palm sugar are the same, but they are different.

Palm sugar is made from nira, which is distilled water from the palm tree. The pure nira will be cooked until dry for about 2 to 4 hours. The nira will be ground, sifted, and baked.

“Palm sugar is beneficial for maintaining the immune system and is more friendly for diabetes patients, so it is an alternative for diabetes patients,” said Mohamad Irwan.

This palm sugar is produced and packaged hygienically and can last for 1 year. In Sigi District, this palm sugar is one of the superior commodities. Usually, it is also a gift or souvenir for families at home. You can add this special Sigi palm sugar to a cup of tea, coffee, or other culinary creations. 

Crispy Onions from Sigi

Fried onions are a favorite topping for Indonesian dishes. These fried onions from Sigi have a special taste.

The aroma is more delicious, made from freshly harvested red onions by onion farmers in Sigi District. The shape of the onions used must be perfectly round. The type of onion used for Sigi Crispy Onions is shallots.

The frying process must also be done immediately after the onions are thinly sliced. The texture of Sigi Crispy Onions is also thinner and crispier. The taste is also melt-in-your-mouth. 

You can try all the typical culinary from Sigi at the Lestari Festival held from June 23 to June 25, 2023 in Sigi District, Central Sulawesi. Lestari Festival is a collective platform to celebrate and promote sustainable development progress for all districts in Indonesia. This year, the Lestari Festival carries the theme "Growing Better."

“The presence of the Lestari Festival is very good because it serves as a means to open and strengthen mutual cooperation for our common goals in achieving sustainable development in the region,” said Mohamad Irwan.

Report by Devi Tri Aprilianza