Holiday Ayo - Ternate is a city that stands at the foot of Mount Gamalama, Ternate Island.

From 1999 to 2000, Ternate was the capital of North Maluku Province before being moved to Sofifi. The existence and development of Ternate City are closely related to the Ternate Kingdom which was founded around the 13th century.

However, apart from its historical value, Ternate's culinary specialties are also the main attraction of this city which is often dubbed the City of a Thousand Forts.

One of them is Lapis Palaro.

Lapis Palaro is one of the rare types of food that can only be found in the Maluku area. At first glance, the name looks like a cake, but it is not. This food uses beef as the main ingredient and is mixed with spices that are widely available in the plains of Maluku.

This typical Maluku dish uses beef in the hash section so that the delicious sensation is extraordinary. Not only soft when bitten, this dish also has a strong spice aroma that makes it even more appetizing.

To cook lapis palaro is quite easy, you only need to boil the sliced meat with a fine seasoning consisting of shallots, garlic, red chilies, and spices.

The use of these spices serves to enhance the taste of the palaro layer so that it feels even more delicious on the tongue.

An important note in cooking beef, use beef has deep or minutes steak so that the meat is quickly tender. Prick the meat with a fork before boiling to keep the shape of the meat beautiful and even after cooking. Cook the meat on medium heat so that the spices are fully absorbed.

After boiling some of the broth is set aside and cooked with the cornstarch solution until thickened. After the beef is cooked, it can be served immediately with a thick, spice-rich sauce.

You can enjoy this menu at several typical Maluku restaurants or make it yourself at home because the cooking method is quite easy. For those of you who are beef lovers, it is recommended to try this one food.