‘Nasi Kapau’, King of Minangkabau Cuisine

The scene at the Nasi Kapau Ni Er is different from at \'warung\' usually found in other cities across the country.

Kompas/Syahnan Rangkuti

Ernida, popularly known as Uni (Sister) Er, serves customers at her nasi kapau food stall in Los Lambuang, Pasar Bawah, Kota Bukittinggi, West Sumatra.

The heavy rains at the end of January did not prevent customers from visiting Ni Er’s warung (family-owned eatery). Ernida, owner of Ni Er, did not stop placing side dishes, chili paste, vegetables and a several kinds of sauces onto the plates of her customers. The sauces were served in the correct amount.

“If the vegetables, broths and chili paste are served in the correct proportions, it will taste good,” said the 50-year-old woman.