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Top 25 Indonesian Food that you must try!
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items If you are visiting Indonesia, make sure you don't miss a chance to taste these 25 delicious cuisines!
Sate is basically slices of marinated meat grilled in bamboo skewers on a charcoal open fire. In Indonesia, you can find sate made of various kinds of meats, such as chicken, beef, lamb, scallops, and fish. Before it is grilled, the meat will be mari...
Sate Ayam Bumbu Kacang (Sate Ayam Khas ...
Who doesn't know Rendang? This typical Indonesian food from Minang can be found in almost all regions in Indonesia, especially in Padang restaurants. This processed meat cooked with spices and coconut milk has been named one of the most delicious foo...
Bumbu Rendang Daging Sapi khas Padang, Lengkap ...
If you ask foreigners what typical Indonesian food they know, most will mention this typical Indonesian culinary menu. Fried rice dishes in Indonesia can be found in various regions, both sold by cart vendors and in luxury and star-rated restaurants.
Nasi goreng
This typical Indonesian food is a savory soup rich in spices. Soto is also an Indonesian food which has different variations and uniqueness in each region.
soto ayam - indonesian chicken noodle soup
Meatballs are one of the most popular street culinary delights in Indonesia. Generally made from beef, this typical Indonesian food is served with a savory sauce complete with yellow noodles, vermicelli, tofu and various other complementary ingredien...
Sedap Fist-Sized Indonesian 'Pregnant' Meatball ...
Mie Ayam is as known as Chicken Noodle. It is one of the popular dishes that you can easily find at the street stalls everywhere, usually, it also comes with Bakso.
Mie ayam
Batagor is an acronym for ‘bakso tahu goreng’ which means fried tofu filled with fish meatball. This food looks like a fried dumpling, it is an authentic snack that created by Sundanese people, a tribe originated in West Java.
Batagor
Another dish that has to be on your Indonesia culinary list is stewed meat with curry soup named Tongseng. Lamb, mutton or beef is usually used for this cuisine. The food tastes creamy yet spicy because it contains coconut milk and herbs like garlic,...
Tongseng
If you are a vegetarian or simply a person who do not enjoy eating meats, then you can try having this Indonesian traditional salad called Gado-gado. Gado-gado is basically meant "a mixture", derived from the way it is served which mix steamed vegeta...
Gado-gado
A plate of Ketupat Sayur contains sliced ketupat (rice cakes boiled in plaited coconut leaves) and vegetable stew in coconut milk. Sometimes it is accompanied with tofu and tempeh cooked with soy sauce. Usually, you can find the Ketupat Sayur sell...
Resep Ketupat Sayur Khas Betawi, Bisa Jadi ...
Ayam Betutu is a Balinese traditional cuisine and a must-try for you who visit this Dewata Island. I know you will fall in love with the scenery in Bali, but do not forget to come to the nearest restaurant to eat this food.
Betutu (Ayam betutu)
Rawon is a traditional Indonesian beef stew that originates from East Java. The texture of Rawon is typically rich and thick with hints of spices like shallots, garlic, burned turmeric, ginger, keluak, candlenut, and other spices.
This cuisine is incredibly delicious so you could never forget the taste. The broth is black because of kluwak (Pangium) and other spices ingredients.
This cuisine is incredibly delicious so you could never forget the taste. The broth is black because of kluwak (Pangium) and other spices ingredients.
Rawon
If most rice is blend with no taste, Nasi Uduk is different. The Indonesian will cook it in coconut milk, bay leaves, lime leaves, and lemongrass. Do you know what this process will produce?
Of course, the rice is crispy yet tastes sweet. Furthermore, this cuisine is perfect whenever you are craving it. Day or night, no worries!
Of course, the rice is crispy yet tastes sweet. Furthermore, this cuisine is perfect whenever you are craving it. Day or night, no worries!
Nasi uduk
Opor Ayam is a traditional Indonesian dish made with chicken that is cooked in a rich and flavorful coconut milk-based sauce. Additionally, this food is mostly available during a happy day, Eid al Fitr. Moslems will celebrate the day by eating this c...
Opor ayam
Another chicken dish you can try while visiting Indonesia is Ayam Taliwang. It is a cuisine that originally comes from Lombok, Western Nusa Tenggara.
Ayam Taliwang Bakar (Lombok's Spicy Grilled Chicken)
I must say that Indonesian knows well how to cook. Why? Because Sop Buntut is made of oxtail! It is creative and unique, but what about the taste? Do not worry because it is not disappointing at all! Instead, sellers tend to create a flavor you could...
Resep sop buntut istimewa lezat, mudah, dan ...
Pempek Palembang is a type of Indonesian fishcake from the Palembang region, made primarily from ground fish and tapioca flour. The texture of Pempek Palembang can vary depending on the specific type of Pempek, but generally, it has a firm and slight...
Pempek
Street foods in Indonesia are easy to find. You can purchase a different kind of cuisine on a sunny day or chilly night. One of the best and trending food in Indonesia you can have is Pecel Lele, which is a deep-fried catfish that is served on a cobe...
Pecel lele
Gudeg is the original cuisine you can find in Yogyakarta. It is the trending food in Indonesia due to its unique ingredients. It is made with jackfruit which is boiled for hours with coconut milk and palm sugar. As a result, you can taste the creamy ...
You may think that the jackfruit will be too rough to eat. But, no need to think so because the boiling process will tenderize it.
You may think that the jackfruit will be too rough to eat. But, no need to think so because the boiling process will tenderize it.
Gudeg
Nasi Padang is available almost everywhere in Indonesia, from west to east of all islands. Especially if you are going to visit its origin in Padang – West Sumatra, this food is beyond compare. Nasi Padang is a cuisine that offers more than forty sid...
Nasi Padang is well-known for its bold and spicy flavors. It typically consists of steamed rice that is served alongside an array of dishes.
Nasi Padang is well-known for its bold and spicy flavors. It typically consists of steamed rice that is served alongside an array of dishes.
Nasi padang
Some people prioritize breakfast because it can supply energy all day long. Bubur Ayam or chicken porridge is perfect for you who love to eat warm broth in the morning. It is a trending food in Indonesia that you can enjoy from 6 to 10 AM.
Bubur Ayam Barito
Indonesia is a country that is surrounded by seas and oceans. You know it well because most regions and countries have beaches to visit. Due to this plus point, Ikan Bakar or grilled fish, becomes the trending food in Indonesia. Commonly, every resta...
Ikan bakar
Vegans who visit Indonesia would never run out of cuisine. This country serves everything from the field and creates unique foods. One of them is Balado Terong, an eggplant dish with chili sauce. But please be aware that the dish might be spicy for s...
Terong Balado (Indonesian Sambal Eggplant)
Another vegetarian cuisine you can eat in Indonesia is Ketoprak. It is a magical food that originally comes from Jakarta.
Ketoprak / Vermicelli tofu salad and peanut dressing
Nasi Pecel is a traditional Javanese dish that consists of steamed rice served with vegetables, usually mixed with a spicy peanut sauce. Plus, extra crips named peyek is a perfect combination.
Nasi pecel