Cultural significance, preparation process, and nutritional composition of Barobbo: a comprehensive ethnographic study of the traditional dish of the Bugis ethnic group in South Sulawesi (opens in new tab)

Barobbo, a traditional maize porridge from South Sulawesi, is both a nutritionally rich staple and a significant element of cultural heritage. Originating from the Bugis ethnic group, this dish reflects values of simplicity, gratitude for agricultural abundance, and strong social cohesion. The present study employs a qualitative ethnographic approach, incorporating observation and interviews in Wajo Regency and Bone Regency, complemented by a compound profiling that utilized an untargeted met...