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, Malaysia – Traditional Nasi Goreng

Nasi Goreng is a special type of dish popular in the Southeast Asian region, especially in Indonesia and Malaysia. This dish is a type of fried rice in Indonesian style with pieces of bite-size chicken pieces and sweet soy sauce. Nasi Goreng is an Indonesian national cuisine and also is originated from the Southeast Asian Country Indonesia. However, it is originated in the 16th century by Chinese immigrants in Indonesia but it becomes popular almost in the 19th century.

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 – 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.

Indonesia – Gulai Iga Kemba’ang

Gulai Iga Kemba’ang is a ribs curry with Indonesian spices and has a salty and umami taste. This curry dish contains bay leaf, taro leaves, fern leaves, and roast-grated coconut. The Bengkulu people welcome their guests with their traditional dance Tari Bimbang Andun and do not forget to enjoy their delicious Gulai Iga Kemba’ang.

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, Indonesia – Ayam Penyet

Ayam penyet is a fried chicken that is famous all around the world but especially in Singapore. The word Penyet means “SQUEEZED” so this dish is commonly called “SQUEEZED CHICKEN”. It is a Javanese term. The place of origin of Ayam penyet is Indonesia.

Laos – Lard

Laos, one of the countries in Southeast Asia, has a delicious raw meat dish called Larb. Larb in minced meat salad, originally from Southeast Asia, some say it comes from Thailand, but it originally comes from Laos. Larb also has much spelling like (larb, laab, larp, laap, lahb, lob, lop, and the list goes on). Sometimes they use Thailand way to cook Larb to creating savory flavor.

Indonesia – Kapurung

Aren’t you agree when I say tourism became one of the biggest economic boosters for a country? Especially countries with heavenly panoramic and unique culture. Indonesia has both of it. Come along with Coto, Kapurung also become popular as an authentic dish from South Sulawesi.

Indonesia – Pisang Gapit

Ever you imagine eating a grilled banana? Pisang Gapit is a grilled banana, a traditional snack from East Borneo. Gapit comes from Kutai tribe languages means clamped.