Indonesian national cuisine

Traditional dishes of Indonesia

There are many ways in which one can recognize Indonesia. If you don't have the opportunity and time to visit the most popular islands of this country, then you should definitely try the national Indonesian cuisine. Such food needs no introduction, as its flavor speaks for itself.

The most delicious and popular Indonesian dishes

• Satei is juicy spit meat that is cooked over charcoal
• Spicy Randang beef Autumn is prized in the island nation, as it not only acquires a spicy flavor after cooking, but also becomes very tender
• Indonesian fried rice has conquered the whole world. It can be combined with anything and eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It differs from the rice of other Asian countries in that it is served with a thick sweet sauce

• Nasi Rawon is an Indonesian dish that consists of beef stew, has a nutty flavor and a rich black color
• Bunbut Soup is the first dish that is made from buffalo tails. It has been part of the traditional cuisine of Indonesia since the 17th century.
• Martabak is the most popular dessert in Indonesia. It is a pancake with chocolate, cheese or nuts in the middle

Due to the religiosity of the local population and Islamic traditions, pork is mostly not consumed in Indonesia. But dishes from any other meat and seafood are cooked here quite often. As for alcoholic drinks, they are practically not consumed in Indonesia. This is due to a religious prohibition.

However, such a ban does not apply throughout the country. Indonesia produces very tasty rice wine, as well as vodka called Palm Arak. Beer here is made from the sap of palm flowers.