Siobak Khe Lok is a traditional pork dish which was created by the Khe Lok family in Singaraja, north of Bali. Tan Khe Lok got married to a local woman named Ni Ketut Rai and they had 9 sons together. In 1963, due to the economic situation in the family Tan Khe Lok and Ni Ketut Rai decided to open a Warung (small restaurant) in front of the family's house.
Siobak Khe Lok has weathered some hardships in the beginning of its journey. In 1963, just few months after Siobak Khe Lok has opened, Mount Agung exploded and the business went down for quite some time. In 1965, there was a "Thirtieth of September Movement" abbreviated as G 30 S PKI. As Bali was affected, the restaurant was closed down one more time. In 1966, Siobak Khe Lok was back on track and continuously gained popularity.
Siobak has been known for its tastiness, the specialty comes from different spices that have been sun dried to reach the maximum flavour and fragrance. The meat is slow cooked in a combination of rich flavoured pork broth and dried spices. Siobak is served with some crispy pork rinds, homemade pickles, and some finely sliced chili padi (Bird's eye chilli) to give you a full experience to the sense of taste.
Since the untimely passing of Tan Khe Lok, in 1971, Ni Ketut Rai and her sons have maintained the business and made Siobak Khe Lok as a culinary trademark of Singaraja. By the year 2002, Siobak Khe Lok have 4 Warung in different locations, managed by 4 sons of Khe Lok utilising the same recipe passed down from their parents.
Sadly, in 2008, Khe Lok family members mourned the loss of Ni Ketut Rai. The 4 sons continue to honor the legacy of their parents and will never forget where they had started. Because of the Khe Lok family's dedication to tradition and quality, Siobak Khe Lok has received national recognition and became one of the top destinations in Balinese culinary adventure.
Recognitions
http://www.thebalidaily.com/2012-11-06/the-legend-khe-lok-siobak.html
http://www.pesonanegeri.com/2013/07/03/pesona-kuliner-singaraja-menikmati-siobak-khe-lok-perpaduan-makanan-khas-tionghoa-dan-bali/
http://www.pesonanegeri.com/2013/07/03/pesona-kuliner-singaraja-menikmati-siobak-khe-lok-perpaduan-makanan-khas-tionghoa-dan-bali/
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