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15 Traditional Indonesian Foods You Must Try
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asriefy
Some of my favorite Indonesian dishes that you should definitely try if you love good food or are planning a trip to Indonesia!
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A thick pancake that can be sweet with chocolate and cheese, or savory filled with minced meat and eggs.
Martabak Manis (Indonesian Sweet Pancakes)
A rich and beefy soup from South Sulawesi made with a thick, spiced broth.
Resep Coto Makassar Kuah Kental, Gurih dan Nikmat
Chewy beef meatballs served in a hot broth with noodles and greens. The ultimate comfort food!
Bakso (Indonesian Beef Balls)
Fermented soybean cake that gets super crispy when fried. A great plant-based option.
What is Tempeh (and How to Cook It) Recipe
A traditional beef soup with a distinctive black broth made from keluak nuts.
Authentic Rawon recipe
Fried savory fish cakes served with a tangy sweet and spicy vinegar sauce.
Authentic Pempek recipe Palembang, Indonesia
Crispy fried chicken smashed over fresh chili sambal. Simple but so good if you like spicy food!
Ayam Penyet Pedas (Indonesian Spicy Penyet Chicken)
An Indonesian salad made of boiled veggies, tofu, tempeh, and eggs covered in a rich peanut sauce.
Gado Gado (Indonesian salad with peanut sauce)
Grilled chicken skewers served with a smooth, sweet peanut sauce and rice cakes.
Satay Chicken with Peanut Sauce (Indonesian/Bali)
Indonesian style fried rice seasoned with sweet soy sauce and topped with a fried egg.
Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)
A warm and comforting chicken soup infused with turmeric, glass noodles, and herbs.
soto ayam - indonesian chicken noodle soup
Tender oxtail in a clear, flavorful broth with potatoes, carrots, and warm spices.
Sop Buntut - Oxtail Soup
Savory rice porridge topped with shredded chicken, peanuts, fried shallots, and crackers.
Bubur Ayam - Indonesian Chicken Porridge
Slow-cooked beef in coconut milk and spices. It is super tender and full of flavor!
Beef Rendang - RecipeTin Eats