Batak culinary: Arsik

Arsik is one of the most typical Batak dishes used during traditional events. This arsik itself is made from fish such as goldfish, tilapia and mujahir fish. Usually these fish are caught directly from Lake Toba. To create a distinctive flavor and aroma, usually the process of cooking fish is added with andaliman a kind of spice to create a hot spicy flavor that makes the tongue seemed to vibrate. This type of spice is very popular in the Batak area. Can be served with soup or even a little dry. It feels very good with the right mixture of seasoning and maturity. You should try this dish if you visit Indonesia because you can't find this kind of dish in any other country.

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