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The dish is intensely hot yet slightly sweet, made by grilling catfish over coconut shells before simmering it in a unique sambal.
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- • Catfish with Spicy Sambal
About This Spot
The Food Ranger’s drive out of Jogjakarta takes him through lush, green countryside where the scent of fresh coconut shells and simmering spices hangs in the air. He arrives at a humble stall run by a 90‑year‑old granny, whose warm smile and rhythmic chopping set an inviting pace. As he watches her grill catfish over hot coconut shells, steam curls like wisps of incense, hinting at the fiery flavors to come.
What makes Manggut Lele unforgettable is its signature dish: catfish grilled then simmered in a spicy sambal packed with galangal, chilies, and garlic. The result is an intensely hot bite that balances heat with a subtle sweetness—an explosion of flavor that leaves the vlogger exclaiming it’s “delicious” and a must‑try for any adventurous foodie.
Location
Jl. Sewon Indah, Ngireng-ireng, Panggungharjo, Kec. Sewon, Kabupaten Bantul, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55188, Indonesia
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