Cuisine in Indonesia

Nasi Goreng

Indonesian-style fried rice stir-fried with sweet-spicy sauce and aromatic vegetables

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Cooked rice, Kecap manis, Shrimp paste, Egg, Chicken

Satay

Charcoal-grilled skewered meat topped with peanut sauce

• Region: Java Island
• Main ingredients: Chicken or goat meat, Peanut sauce, Kecap manis

Rendang

Beef dish slow-cooked in coconut milk and spices

• Region: West Sumatra (Minangkabau)
• Main ingredients: Beef, Coconut milk, Lemongrass, Chili

Gado-Gado

Warm salad of boiled vegetables and tofu tossed in sweet-spicy peanut sauce

• Region: Java
• Main ingredients: Bean sprouts, Water spinach, Green beans, Tofu, Peanuts

Mie Goreng

Wheat noodles stir-fried in sweet-spicy soy sauce; street stall staple

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Chinese noodles, Egg, Shrimp, Cabbage, Kecap manis

Soto Ayam

Yellow chicken soup with turmeric and glass noodles; common breakfast

• Region: East Java
• Main ingredients: Chicken, Glass noodles, Turmeric, Lemongrass

Bakso

Soup with chewy meatballs; street food staple

• Region: Java
• Main ingredients: Ground beef, Tapioca flour, Garlic soup

Nasi Campur

One-plate meal of rice with several side dishes

• Region: Bali Island
• Main ingredients: Cooked rice, Pork or chicken, Vegetables, Sambal

Opor Ayam

White chicken stew simmered in coconut milk; ceremonial dish

• Region: Central Java
• Main ingredients: Chicken, Coconut milk, Galangal, Cloves

Pepes Ikan

Fish and herbs wrapped in banana leaves and steamed

• Region: Sundanese region
• Main ingredients: Freshwater fish, Turmeric, Tomato, Banana leaves