Satay Ulat Sagu

Like the other areas in Indonesia, Papua also have unique food that is not less interesting to try.

Papuans often called this food, “Manggia”. This food is one of many kinds of satays in Indonesia. This satay is believed by Kamoro ethnic in Papua as the foods that can make them healthy because they contain high vitamin.

From its name, we can guess the basic ingredients of this satay…

Yes! Ulat Sagu... Maybe some of us will be feel disgusted or nauseated when we hear or imagine it.

But, in contrast to some people who have tried it. For example, the backpackers who have tried, they argued that it was tasty, sweet, and soft when eaten alive.

Oh ya, sago worms (ulat-ulat sagu) come from sago palm trunks that are cut and then left to rot. And then, the decaying trunk will be emerge worms. To take worms, the decaying trunks of sago should be removed / released.

Sate sago worm, made like satay in general. First, the sago worm cleaned or washed thoroughly. Then pierce with piece of bamboo or sate sticks. After that, grilled until cooked until sago worms (ulat sagu) blackish brown.

The presentation usually served with peanut sauce or satay chili sauce-like satay in general.