Tag Archive for: Indonesian Cuisine

Indonesia – Klepon

Klepon is one of the traditional snacks from Southeast Asia. This snack can be found in some countries like Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. Klepon is a green ball-shaped rice cake filled with palm sugar sauce, topped with grated coconut.

Singapore, Indonesia – Kwetiau Goreng

This dish is a very unique dish, it actually called a Chinese dish but it is related to the cuisine of Singapore and Indonesia. Usually, people of Indonesia want to eat breakfast. It is a FRIED RICE NOODLES. The meaning of Kwetiau is “FLAT NOODLES”. Kwetiau Goreng is also used as street food in Singapore. Basically, the origin of this dish is China.

Indonesia – Garang Asem

In Semarang city, Central Java province of Indonesia, there is a special dish that uses a banana leaf to wrap it, known as Garang Asem. The word Garang Asem refers to the way to cook and its taste.

Indonesia – Tinoransak

Bunaken was discovered in 1975, and up until now become one of the tourist destinations in Manado city, North Sulawesi. Manado city has also various delicious food with a rich spice and herb taste. One of the popular dishes is Tinoransak. A traditional dish serves in every cultural ceremony.

Indonesia – Arsik Fish

North Sumatra province, in Indonesia, has authentic spices for their food. For North Sumatra people, there is a dish that only cooks when there is a special event named Arsik fish.

Indonesia – Semar Mendem

Yogyakarta province in Indonesia is an iconic city with all its philosophy and artistic handicraft. When visiting Yogyakarta, tourists will have treated with various kinds of food. Semar Mendem’s name comes from Semar, the legendary character of the puppetry story.

Indonesia – Angeun Lada

Mount Krakatau is a mountain island in the Sundanese strait in Indonesia. When visiting Krakatau, the best route is via Banten province. You will need 7 hours from Jakarta to mount Krakatau by land transportation. When crossing Banten province, don’t forget to recharge your energy by eating Angeun Lada.

Indonesia – Soto Betawi

Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital city, has many delicious culinary, especially soup or Soto in the local language. Soto Betawi is one of the popular foods in Jakarta. Betawi is the origin of Jakarta city today and, it has a strong bond with Chinese and Netherland culture that influence their tradition until now.

Indonesia – Ketupat

Ketupat is a very unique dish and looked so different due to its packing and serving. It is a dish of rice that is packed in palm leaves and made like a pouch. This dish is originated in INDONESIA. Some of the people thought that this dish is originated in BRUNEI, MALAYSIA, SINGAPORE, and THAILAND. There are also many variations around the world.

Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia – Murtabak

Murtabak is a kind of Paratha roti or maybe pancake but actually, it is filled with some stuff which made it special roti paratha. MURTABAK is the most famous street food. in the Arabic word which is written as ” MUTABBAQ ” have its meaning ” FOLDED “. This MURTABAK is famous in MALAYSIA, INDONESIA, SINGAPORE especially. Murtabak is originated for the Middle East.