The term gandul in Javanese language means "hanging".[3] The name was derived from the way of travelling vendor selling this food in the past; i.e. by using pikulan or balancing rod; in which the rice and other ingredients are placed "hanging" on the rod.[1] Today however, most of nasi gandul sellers are not mobile and not travelling anymore; most open modest warung eatery instead.
The method of serving nasi gandul is quite unique, since the dish is usually served upon banana leaf sheet on a plate.[4] Sprinkle of crispy bawang goreng (fried shallot), or bawang putih goreng (fried garlic), are added on top prior of serving. Traditionally, it is not consumed using spoon, but using suru, which is spoon made from banana leaf.
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