Mataram, NTB, May 17 -- Rice holds a central place in the cuisine of the Sasak people of Lombok Island, West Nusa Tenggara, serving as the main ingredient in everything from main courses to snacks.

The community's dependence on rice is quite high. According to Statistics Indonesia (BPS), almost all areas in Lombok have land for rice planting. In 2024, Lombok produced 785,927 tons of unhusked rice, accounting for 54.07 percent of the total production in West Nusa Tenggara.

Food is a means of understanding the history and culture of any civilization. It also serves as a universal language to convey the warmth and friendliness of local communities.

After all, every dish-through its sweet, spicy, salty, savory, sour, or even bitter flavors...