Indonesia is very rich in natural ingredients, including herbs and spices, so Indonesians use these resources to create a variety of delicious dishes. This article will take you to see the food that Indonesians usually love to eat.
1. Indonesian fried rice
This is the signature dish of Indonesia, whether it is at an Indonesian street food truck or a high-end restaurant, you can taste Indonesian fried rice.
This sweet and spicy fried rice is also easy to make, using Indonesian sweet soy sauce, white rice, and whatever ingredients they can think of or have on hand (vegetables, eggs, chicken, sausage, lamb, petit beans, etc.) So the fried rice you eat in different parts of Indonesia is often different.
2. Indonesian Turmeric Rice
This cone-shaped turmeric rice is a very distinctive local Indonesian food. The cone-shaped yellow rice is made of rice, turmeric, coconut milk, and other spices. It is golden in color and has a touch of coconut fragrance.
Yellow rice is usually made into cones, made of rice mixed with ginger, coconut milk, and spices, and is usually surrounded by fried snacks. According to the habit of Indonesians, they eat with their right hand.
In Indonesia, the cone-shaped yellow rice symbolizes the pile of gold, which symbolizes the commanding heights of wealth and morality. Therefore, it is a unique delicacy for local people to celebrate birthdays, promotions, newborns, and weddings.
3. Indonesian satay
Satay skewers, slices of marinated meat skewered on bamboo skewers and grilled over charcoal, are served with a savory sauce - no wonder the dish was one of President Obama's childhood favorites.
Satay, or meat skewers, is undoubtedly one of Indonesia's most famous dishes. It is a dish that many Southeast Asian countries recognize as their own.
4. Indonesian dumplings
Dumplings are called "Siomay" in Indonesia. They are very different from the dumplings we usually see. This kind of dumpling has no dumpling skin, and the main raw material is steamed fish.
Of course, cabbage or potatoes are also added. Indonesians serve it with peanut butter, soy sauce, and a little chili sauce on top.
5. Indonesian Taliwang Grilled Chicken
Taliwang Roast Chicken from the island of Meg is considered the most popular grilled chicken in Indonesia. The practice is said to have been handed down by the local Sasak nobles.
The whole chicken is marinated with special sauces unique to the island, including black pepper and pure sea salt. The grilled chicken is full of charred flavor and tastes tender and juicy. It is very delicious when paired with the slightly sweet chili sauce!
