Sei's Popularity Starts from Kampung Baun

The legendary kitchen in Kampung Baun village has sent aromas to foreign countries. Sei has grown into a culinary specialty for the City of Kupang.

KOMPAS/FRANSISKUS PATI HERIN

The process of processing Sei in Baun village, West Amarasi District, Kupang Regency, East Nusa Tenggara at the end of December 2022. The worldwide movement of Sei started from this place.

The legendary kitchen has been open for more than two decades. The stove is rectangular in shape using charcoal from kesambi food (Schleichera oleosa). The hot steam grills the meat that is spread out on the wood. There is stuffed meat as well as a mixture of fat and ribs.

On top of the meat, wet kesambi leaves are laid out so that the processed meat becomes more fragrant and tasty. The meat is ready to eat when the color turns red and the oil is no longer dripping. After being removed from the stove, the meat, which is still releasing hot steam, is immediately served.