Tag Archive for: Indonesian Cuisine

Indonesia, Malaysia – Traditional Mutton Rendang

Mutton Rendang is a special meat-based dish that is originated from the Minangkabau region or the state of Indonesia. This dish mutton rendang is cooked on special types of events like Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Azha, special features such as parties, big events or weddings, etc. Mutton Rendang is a traditional dish of Indonesia and Malaysia because it is originated in Indonesia. There are many types of traditional dishes here but this one is the top traditional dish.

Indonesia – Rujak Cingur

Do you ever imagine eating salad topped with cow’s mouth? In Indonesia, there is a dish similar to salad called Rujak Cingur. As a local cuisine, Rujak Cingur had a long history before it spread here in Surabaya city, East Java.

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 – Padamaran Cake

Before traveling to mount Kerinci, you can prepare some traditional snack from the local market. Jambi province has various delicious snacks that could fill you up during hiking activities. One of the favorite snacks is the Padamaran cake.

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 – 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 – Rabeg

The culinary tour has always become a must-do activity, especially when visiting a tourism place. When visiting the Banten province of Indonesia, don’t forget to taste the iconic dish called Rabeg.

Indonesia, Malaysia – Special Vegetable Laksa Soup

Special vegetable Laksa Soup is a noodle-based soup. This dish is very famous in some Southeast Asian countries, like Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand, etc. When we talk about its origin, it is rooted first time in Malaysia by the migrated Chinese people from the city Malacca. However, there are some different claims about the history of Laksa soup.

Indonesia – Gabing Curry

Most of us have ever eaten curry, chicken, or beef. But have you eaten curry made of coconut leaf shoots? In Indonesia, there is a curry made of Gabing (young coconut rod). Part of coconut rod, a place where fruit and leaf grow.

Indonesia – Nasi Tutug Oncom

Netherlands people in 1920 introduce Bandung city in Indonesia as Parijs van Java (Paris in Java). Not only known as a fashion center, but Bandung also has delicious food to taste. If you wanted to taste something iconic, you can try Nasi Tutug Oncom.