The menu is common in Java, especially around the slopes of Mount Sindoro, Teanggung - Central Java. It is said that this dish is a favorite cuisine including in the Nobles in the area of Yogyakarta and Central Java. But not only on the island of Java, it turns out this sauce is also known in Padang - even if only in a few places. The name is strange, is it not? It's named “sambal jenggot (beard beard)” not because the main ingredient is a "beard" or creators have beards, but because the ingredient shredded coconut looks like a beard.

For maximum results, you should grate the coconut manually so the original aroma is not lost. So the chili does not go bad, preferably steam the coconut before or after all the other mixed materials are steamed. But the truth is most comfortable if using raw coconut, let alone distinguish.

Spicy this one is almost similar to chili ointment, namely how to enjoy it with warm rice and vegetables. Bobor bayam (spinach coconut milk) or sauteed papaya is good to accompany. "Beard Sambal" can also be enjoyed with boiled vegetables (as chili sauce), along with salted fish and white rice warm. Or can also be enjoyed with another menu according to taste. The marinade is actually more like chili paste, but with a touch of flavor from kencur (Kaempferia galanga L.).

For friends of Java, must know the name of tempe Semangit. But for friends from outside Java, you may still not know. Tempe Semangit is tempeh fermented for a longer period; or in terms of Java it's called "Tempe Kedalon" (mature tempeh). Tempeh has been through a few days (1-3 days) of time that should be consumed, with characteristic brownish color and aroma has. After tempeh Semangit, the next stage is tempeh Bosok (foul tempeh) but it can still be used - with a super aroma... EXOTIC