Coto Makassar or Coto Mangkasara

Coto makassar or coto mangkasara is a traditional food of Makassar, South Sulawesi. This food is made from innards (entrails) cows that are boiled in a long time. Rice offal mixed with beef is then sliced ​​and then seasoned with specially formulated spices. Coto served in a bowl and enjoyed with ketupat and "burasa" or commonly known as the buras, which is a kind of ketupat wrapped in banana leaves.

Coto Makassar is estimated to have existed since the time of the Kingdom of Gowa in the 16th century. [2] [3] Formerly the coto dish of beef sirloin and tenderloin served only to be eaten by the royal family. While the innards served to lower class society or the royal court servants.

Currently coto mangkasara has spread to various regions in Indonesia, ranging from roadside stalls to restaurants. The general public also likes the beef or buffalo section located on the back (sirloin) it. While some sellers give you a choice of beef or offal, or a mixture of both, to serve.