Saksang

Saksang or sa-sang is a savory, spicy Indonesian dish from the Batak people.^[3] It is made from minced pork or dog meat^[1] (or, more rarely, water buffalo meat) stewed in its blood,^[2] coconut milk and spices; including kaffir lime and bay leaves, coriander, shallot, garlic, chili pepper and Thai pepper, lemongrass, ginger, galangal, turmeric and andaliman (the fruit of a native shrub similar to Sichuan pepper).^[1]

Alternative namesSa-sang

Place of originIndonesia

Region or stateNorth Sumatra

Associated cuisineBatak cuisine

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Saksang

Saksang served in a Batak restaurant
Alternative names	Sa-sang
Place of origin	Indonesia
Region or state	North Sumatra
Associated cuisine	Batak cuisine
Main ingredients	Minced pork or dog meat[1] stewed in blood[2]
Variations	Tango-tango

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Although saksang is widely consumed and familiar within Batak tribes' traditions, it is more often associated with Batak Toba.^[4] Saksang has special significance to the Bataks, as it is an obligatory dish in Batak marriage celebrations.^[5] Saksang, together with panggang, arsik and daun ubi tumbuk, are the essential dishes in Batak cuisine.