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You can learn about any country, its traditions in different ways. One of them is culinary, because it is in the kitchen that the character of the nation and the historical events that influenced its formation are reflected. That is, the food speaks for itself, so be sure to try these dishes while traveling in Indonesia.
Satey
Satay are similar to our kebabs. This is also meat that is cooked on a skewer over an open fire. Initially, juicy pieces of pork, beef, chicken or even fish are marinated in peanut sauce and soy sauce with chili and shallots, and the dish is served with rice cooked in a palm or banana leaf. Satay is a national Indonesian dish and is sold as a street snack at every corner.
Soto
Soto is a traditional Indonesian soup, variegated in appearance and aromatic in taste. It is brewed on the basis of a hearty rich broth, then meat or chicken, herbs and spices are added to the water. At the same time, these spices change in different regions of Indonesia.
Rendang beef
This recipe belongs to the province of Sumatra, the city of Padang, where all the dishes are very spicy and spicy in taste. Beef is similar to beef curry, but without broth. In the process of prolonged cooking over low heat, the beef becomes very soft and tender and literally melts in the mouth. The meat is languishing in a mixture of coconut milk and spices.
Sop riot
Buffalo tail soup appeared in 17th century London, but it was in Indonesia that the recipe took root and is still popular today. Buffalo tails are fried in a pan or grill and then added to a rich broth with pieces of potatoes, tomatoes and other vegetables.
Fried rice
Fried rice is a popular Indonesian side dish that has conquered the whole world with its taste. It is served with meat, vegetables, seafood, eggs, cheese. To prepare rice, they use a seasoning of sweet thick sauce, keycap, and serve it with acar – pickled cucumbers, chili, shallots and carrots.
Our plane
This is a stew of beef, native to the island of Java. During cooking, the Keluak nut is used, which gives the meat its characteristic black color and a soft nutty flavor. Nasi ravon is traditionally served with rice.
Siomei
Another Indonesian dish with a nutty flavor. Shiomei is the Indonesian version of dimsam – dumplings stuffed with steamed fish. Shiomei is served with steamed cabbage, potatoes, tofu and boiled eggs. All this is generously seasoned with nut sauce.
Babi Guling
This is a young pig roasted according to an ancient island recipe: a whole uncut pig is thoroughly roasted on all sides, and then rolled into a roll right over the fire. Babi Guling is seasoned with aromatic local spices and dressings.
Baxo
Bakso – Indonesian meatballs similar to our meatballs. They are prepared from beef, and in some places from fish, chicken or pork. Meatballs are served with spicy broth, rice noodles, vegetables, tofu or traditional dumplings.
Nasi uduk
Nasi uduk – meat with rice cooked in coconut milk. Nasi uduk is served with fried chicken or beef, tempeh (fermented soybeans), chopped omelet, fried onions and anchovies, and kerupuk (Indonesian crackers). Nasi uduk is very convenient to eat on the go, and therefore it belongs to street food and is often used by workers to snack on it.
Pempek
Pempek is made from fish and tapioca and is a popular dish in Sumatra. Pempek is a pie, snack, can be of any shape and size, for example, it dripped to villages in the form of a submarine with an egg in the middle. The dish is seasoned with dried shrimp and cooked sauce made with vinegar, chili and sugar.
Tempe
Tempe is a naturally fermented soy product. It looks like a small cake that is fried, steamed and added to local recipes. Tempeh is also served as a separate appetizer, but most often it can be found in a duet with aromatic rice.
Martabak
This is an Asian dessert especially popular in Indonesia. It consists of two pancake layers with different fillings: chocolate, cheese, nuts, milk, or all at the same time. Like all local dishes, martabak is quite exotic in taste and can be tasted right on the street, but only in the evening.