Makanan Indonesia

“ Strapping the equator for 5000 km., the islands of Indonesia promise an edible adventure. Eat in Indonesia and you’ll absorb its essence, for this nation is so well represented by its cuisine. The abundance of rice reveals Indonesia’s fertile land, its spices recall times of trade and invasion (these, after all are the Spice Islands) and the fiery chilli reflects the warmth of the people. More than this, Indonesia’s cuisine reflects the country’s diversity.”

Nasi Tumpeng

Nasi TumpengWhat is it?Tumpeng: Quantity of cooked rice that is shaped like an upside down coneAccompaniments differ accordingly to the occasion.Usually fried chicken, prawns, and other tasty delicaciesDisplayed on tampah - large,round tray made from woven bamboo strips lined with banana leaf

Nasi TumpengWhen do we eat it? This dish is usually served at festive occasions and special events, such as, a birthday, the opening ceremony of the building, to welcome the New Year and for wedding rituals etc.

It is also used for Mitoni - A Ritual for 7th Month of pregnancy

The tip is ceremonially cut off and offered to the elderly present

Kue Mata roda

Banana covered with colored dough, steamed and served with of grated tapioca and coconut

Perkedel Jagung/ Bakwan sayur

Deep fried minced beef with mashed corn

Klepon

Rice ball with brown coconut filling covered with freshlygrated coconut

Perkedel kentang

Potato croquette, sometimes with corned beef filling

Lemper

Sweet Stuffed Sticky Rice RollTasty Javanese snack of Chicken or Beef wrapped in sticky rice.

Banana leaves are used instead of aluminum foil to wrap and store the rice rolls. Lemper is an appetizer or snack.

Jentik Manis

Pomegranate cake, some call it "Cantik Manis", a small dessert nibble from Java. It is made up sago, flour and coconut milk.

Selamat makan!!!