This is the 992nd most frequent Indonesian word.
asli
Original; authentic; genuine.
Here 'asli' refers to the originality or authenticity of the book.
Ini adalah buku asli dari penulis terkenal.
This is the original book from the famous author.
In this sentence, 'asli' describes someone being native or originating from a specific place.
Dia orang asli dari daerah tersebut.
He is a native person from that region.
In this context, 'asli' is used to express that the flavor of the dish is authentic or true to its origin.