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Sangsang

🇮🇩 A dish from Indonesia

Sangsang, a dish from Indonesia
Gunawan Kartapranata · CC BY-SA 3.0

Saksang or sa-sang is a savory, spicy Indonesian dish from the Batak people. It is made from minced pork or dog meat stewed in its blood, coconut milk and spices; including kaffir lime and bay leaves, coriander, shallot, garlic, chili pepper and Thai pepper, lemongrass, ginger, galangal, turmeric and andaliman.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientsminced pork, animal blood, coconut milk, lemongrass, galangal, turmeric, kaffir lime
🔥Cooking methodstewed in blood and spices
👅Flavour & stylesavory, spicy, aromatic
🕒When it’s eatenfestive or communal main dish

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Sangsang come from?
Sangsang is a dish that originated in Indonesia.
What is Sangsang?
Saksang or sa-sang is a savory, spicy Indonesian dish from the Batak people. It is made from minced pork or dog meat stewed in its blood, coconut milk and spices; including kaffir lime and bay leaves, coriander, shallot, garlic, chili pepper and Thai pepper, lemongrass, ginger, galangal, turmeric and andaliman.