SENTRA PINDANG KUSAMBA SEBAGAI PUSAT TRADISI PEMINDANGAN DAN IDENTITAS GASTRONOMI PULAU DEWATA

Dwik Suwarnata Triana

doi:10.47353/bj.v6i4.512

Authors

Dwik Suwarnata Triana Institut Pariwisata dan Bisnis Internasional

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47353/bj.v6i4.512

Keywords:

Ethnogastronomy, Pindang (salted-boiled fish), Gastronomic identity, Qualitative descriptive, Kusamba

Abstract

The Kusamba Salted-Boiled Fish (Pindang) Center faces challenges in sustaining its tradition amid fluctuating fish catches, market pressures, and hygiene demands, while also carrying a symbolic role in shaping Bali's culinary image. This study aims to examine how the practices, meanings, and values of pindang production in Kusamba shape Balinese gastronomic identity and to affirm Kusamba's position as a center of tradition. A descriptive qualitative method with an ethnogastronomic approach was applied through participant observation, in-depth interviews, process documentation, and mapping of the food chain from upstream to downstream; data were analyzed thematically. The results show a concentration of practitioners and a coordinated production rhythm, from fish selection to packaging; the existence of unwritten taste standards maintained through collective work; and a consistent sensory profile characterized by clean saltiness, firm yet moist flesh, and a sea aroma balanced with spices. Work organization is structured around a hierarchy of experience and a shared "taste vocabulary" within the community; hygiene practices are already in place, though vulnerable points still emerge during peak production hours. Seasonal adaptation is carried out through adjustments in fish species, batch size, and scheduling, while selective modernization in cooling, packaging (both leaf-wrapped and vacuum-sealed), and labeling has expanded market reach without altering the core flavor. Distribution extends beyond Klungkung, and engagement with culinary tourism strengthens the center's role in cultural transmission and education. It is concluded that Kusamba deserves to be positioned as a center of pindang tradition and a marker of Bali's gastronomic identity. Future research is recommended to adopt a longitudinal, cross-seasonal design, combine ethnography with basic quality testing, and conduct comparative studies across pindang production sites in Bali.

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