Lombok is indeed known for its spicy cuisine, this time there is a typical food from Central Lombok. This rice is very famous, namely Nasi Balap Puyung.

Nasi balap is also known as nasi balap puyung or nasi puyung, which refers to the area of ​​origin of this culinary dish, namely Kampung Puyung which is located in Dusun Lingkung Daye, Jonggat, Central Lombok.

History of Nasi Balap Puyung

The word “racing” in this food is inseparable from the habits of local residents. In several places in Lombok, it is often used as a racing arena. The excitement makes people who watch it often buy this typical Lombok mixed rice.

The history of puyung racing rice has several versions. Quoting from Liputan6, one of the sellers of puyung racing rice said that this food is related to young people’s passion for racing. Because racing is identical to the night, traders often serve those who like to hang out in Puyung Village.

The history of puyung racing rice in another version says that this food is served quickly. Therefore, this food is called racing rice.

Its fast presentation is inseparable from the filling of this rice. Traders do not need to cook the side dishes first. So, when someone buys it, the seller immediately puts in the filling of this racing rice.

This nasi balap dish is actually simple, namely a portion of white rice with shredded spicy chicken, fried soybeans, plus special chili sauce served on banana leaves. Meanwhile, dried potatoes, stir-fried green beans, and eggs are also often present as accompaniments.

Nasi balap is usually eaten as a breakfast menu. Therefore, nasi balap sellers generally sell their wares since morning. However, this dish can still be found in various corners of Lombok city during the day and night. The savory and spicy taste that kicks is the mainstay of this one culinary.

With prices ranging from IDR 23.000 to IDR 30.000, Nasi Balap Puyung attracts customers with its spicy chicken portions and unique additions such as grilled salted eggs.

The First Nasi Balap Puyung

It is no stranger if you go to Lombok, the most famous Nasi Balap is Nasi Balap Inaq Esun. It is said that Inaq Esun who lives in the area is the first Nasi Balap Puyung trader who then formed the name of this rice into Nasi Balap Puyung Inaq Esun. In the Sasak language itself (the language of the Lombok people) Inaq or read Ina’ means Mother. Esun herself is the name of a mother from the Puyung area who became the initiator of the Nasi Balap dish since the 1970s.

Warning for those of you who don’t like or can’t eat spicy food, you can order the less spicy one. Now, you can order this rice with a level of spiciness. However, for those who can’t handle spicy food, the non-spicy level is enough to make you sweat because of its spicy base taste. However, you can trick this spicy taste by ordering salted eggs that have been prepared on the spot or by adding other side dishes or rice. You can also order various types of drinks. It would be a shame to go to Lombok but not eat this legendary rice.