Culinary to increase appetite, which only exists in West Sumatra

 

When you cross the Maninjau-Lubuak Basuang Road in Bukittinggi City, look left and enjoy the beautiful natural scenery while relaxing your eyes. If you're not satisfied, enjoy the beauty of Maninjau from the car, drive by and feel the fresh air around the lake. If that's not enough, you can hop off and stop at a simple lakeside shop. So not only the eyes are satisfied with the natural charm of Maninjau, but the tongue and stomach are also satisfied with the unique culinary delights of Lake Maninjau. On the shores of Lake Maninjau, especially in Gasang-Maninjau village, Agam Regency, West Sumatra, there are many simple stalls selling various Lake Maninjau specialties. You can enjoy dishes like Palai Rinuak, Rinuak Goreng, Pensi, Bada Masiak and Bada Goreng. According to exhibitor Uni Meli, Palai Rinuak and Rinuak Goreng were the most popular among visitors. Rinuak is a species of fresh fish that lives in Lake Maninjau.

Rinuak means small in the Minang language. As the name suggests, Rinuak fish are very small and yellowish-white in color, similar to Medan anchovies. The Rinuak fish is very special because it can only live in Lake Maninjau. Even after being caught in fishing nets and then lifted above the surface of the water, this fish will die instantly, unlike most fish that can survive a few seconds after being caught. Even in a shelter filled with oxygen, Rinuak fish will not survive except in Lake Maninjau. Therefore, fresh Rinuak fish can only be found around Lake Maninjau. Visitors who want to take them with them as a souvenir can buy them in processed forms such as Rinuak Palai, Fried Rinuak, Salted Rinuak Fish, or Rinuak Crackers.