Cilok
🇮🇩 A dish from Indonesia
Cilok is an Indonesian ball-shaped dumpling made from aci, a Sundanese snack originated from Indonesia. In Sundanese, cilok is an abbreviation of aci dicolok or "poked tapioca", since the tapioca balls are poked with lidi skewers made from the midrib of the coconut palm frond.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | tapioca starch, water, garlic, salt, peanut sauce, chili |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | boiled or steamed chewy balls, often skewered |
| 👅Flavour & style | savory, chewy, served with peanut or chili sauce |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | street food snack |
More food from Indonesia
Frequently asked questions
Where does Cilok come from?
Cilok is a dish that originated in Indonesia.
What is Cilok?
Cilok is an Indonesian ball-shaped dumpling made from aci, a Sundanese snack originated from Indonesia. In Sundanese, cilok is an abbreviation of aci dicolok or "poked tapioca", since the tapioca balls are poked with lidi skewers made from the midrib of the coconut palm frond.