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Some of them are: 1) Lenjer Pempek, 2) Curly Pempek, 3) Tofu

Pempek, 4) Submarine Pempek,5) Pistel Pempek,6) Adaan

Pempek,7) Skin Pempek, 8) Egg Pempek (Telok), 9) Pempek

Panggang (tunu), and 10) Pempek Lenggang. Pempek is eaten with

gravy or liquid sauce which the people of Palembang call 'cuko'.

Cuko is made from a mixture of brown sugar/coconut sugar,

tamarind, garlic and cayenne pepper. There are also those who add

white vinegar to add a sense of security. Cuko is made by boiling.

Good cuko has a strong aroma, thickness, spicy, sour and salty

taste just right.

2. Tekwan

Palembang is also famous for its tekwan as a special food.

Tekwan, which is also often referred to as Palembang's meatball,

is made using spices that are almost the same as pempek. So if

you like pempek, you will definitely like tekwan too.

Tekwan is served with a savory and delicious shrimp broth. The

shape of the tekwan dough is small, similar to fish balls. Beside

being served with shrimp broth, the tekwan is also served with

fried onions, celery, green onions, pieces of yam, vermicelli, and

delicious ear mushrooms.

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