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2. Gudek

Now, we move to the city of Yogyakarta, there are Javanese specialties which are famous
for their sweet and savory taste. Many gudeg dishes are sold in the city of Yogyakarta, so the city
is nicknamed the city of gudeg. The main ingredient of gudeg is jackfruit which is boiled with
palm sugar, coconut milk, bay leaves, lemongrass, and galangal, until very soft and perfectly
mixed. Gudeg is usually served with rice, hard-boiled eggs, chicken pieces, and krecek fried chili
filled with chewy beef skin.

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