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Our culinary adventure starts with a taste of badak, a traditional dish featuring young jackfruit slow-cooked in a rich blend of spices and ingredients. The dish is time-consuming to prepare, taking anywhere from five to eight hours, but the flavors are well worth the wait.
We meet Jason, a local friend ready to take us through the cooking process, where we see the preparation for the badak. The unripe jackfruit is mixed with toasted coconut, garlic, onions, chilies, red beans, and a harmonious array of spices, layered to enhance the flavor with each ingredient.