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Timor-Leste
Tukir
Marinated meat (typically deer or buffalo) slow-roasted in whole sections of large bamboo over coals; a traditional Timorese cooking method from the highlands; the bamboo imparts a distinctive flavour while keeping the meat tender; a dish for special occasions and communal gatherings.
Timor-Leste
Ikan Sabuko
Spanish mackerel marinated in tamarind paste with basil and capsicum, then grilled; in coastal villages outside Dili, the fish is wrapped in palm leaves and cooked over fire; generally accompanied by budu sauce; one of Timor-Leste's most popular seafood dishes; a beloved coastal specialty.