Gedong-Dalem” pickles: the ethnogastronomy of the peranakan Chinese, in Bogor, West Java, Indonesia

Abstract

Indonesia has a variety of traditional culinary delights from the results of mixing between tribes in Indonesia, as well as with immigrants such as the Chinese. Bogor is one of the cities in West Java Province, Indonesia which is famous for its various traditional culinary influences from Chinese immigrants. Traditional culinary is a variety of foods related to an area and passed through generations, one of which is the Bogor typical Gedong-Dalem pickles. However, nowadays the original Gedong-Dalem pickles are barely found, because it is hard to get the ingredients. This can influence its original taste. In addition, competition in the modern culinary business is highly competitive, so traditional culinary culture can be pushed aside until it is extinct. This study aims to show the ethnogastronomic data and uniqueness of the Gedong-Dalem pickles in Bogor area, Indonesia. Data collection was carried out through open-ended semi-structured and unstructured interviews with respondents and key informants using a questionnaire and observation. Based on the results of the interviews, the Gedong-Dalem pickle is a culinary made from a mixture of various species of fruits or vegetables which was originally sold in Gedong-Dalem by the Chinese in Bogor. The ethnogastronomy of Gedong-Dalem pickles is the key to harmony between Chinese and Indonesian mixed ancestry. Ethnogastronomically, it is a culinary origin from Indonesia, not entirely from China. In other words, it is an authentic Indonesian cuisine.