Pindang Gunung, Fish Preparation for Life

In West Java, pindang gunung is identical to Pangandaran cooking. The word pindang refers to the process of cooking fish in soup. Ideally, the dish uses salt-water fish.

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Encih Sarsih

Encih Sarsih, 57, never expected her pindang gunung fish specialty to inspire many people. More than just a typical culinary delight, the fish soup unique to Pangandaran has become a fresh dish to rise from all kinds of trouble.