 A serving of nasi jinggo | |
| Course | Main course |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Indonesia |
| Region or state | Bali |
| Serving temperature | Hot or room temperature |
| Main ingredients | Small portion of rice with various side dishes wrapped inside a banana leaf |
Nasi jinggo (also known asjinggo rice) is aBalinese ready-to-eatstreet food, packaged in small portions ofbanana leaves. Apart from being eaten as street food, nasi jinggo is also used in various religious ceremonies such as theNgaben funeral rites, birthday celebrations, and meetings.[1]
The origin of the term "jinggo" is uncertain. One theory states that prior to the1997 Asian financial crisis, nasi jenggo had been sold forRp. 1500 (approximately $0.1USD in 2025) — in theChinese Hokkien language,jeng go means "one thousand five hundred".[2] Another theory is that it comes from the title of the 1966ItalianSpaghetti Western filmDjango, while another version states that it comes from the wordjagoan, referring to Balinese motorcyclists, whose favorite food after a night out was nasi jinggo.[3]
The history of nasi jinggo began in the 1980s, and was first sold on Gajah Mada Street inDenpasar,Bali.[3] Due to the proximity of the 24-hourKumbasari Market, aJavanese husband-wife team began selling the dish as a late-night snack. The popularity of nasi jinggo has spread beyond Bali to other parts of Indonesia.[4]
Nasi jinggo is served in abanana leaf package, containing a handful of white rice with side dishes and chili sauce. The side dishes are typicallysambal goreng tempeh (tempeh,anchovies, and peanuts fried withsambal)serundeng (sautéed grated coconut), and shredded chicken. Nasi jinggo can also be made withyellow rice, while side dishes can be beef or pork. Nasi jinggo is also sometimes served withmie goreng (fried noodles) and eggs.
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