Tag Archives: Indonesian cuisine
A Culinary Journey Across Java Posted by sasha on Jan 25, 2018
Traveling across the island of Java is an incredible experience. In addition to visiting places like Borobudur temple and Kawah Ijen, you get to sample delicious food all along the way. See what’s cooking on the world’s most populous island in a culinary journey across Java. In this short video, you’ll see Indonesian classics like…
Sanur Night Market Posted by sasha on Aug 28, 2017
If you’re visiting the beach town of Sanur in Bali, you’ll definitely want to check out the night market. Here you can sample a wide variety of Indonesian street food such as bakso, siomay, and nasi campur. Fill up your belly without emptying your wallet as you enjoy cheap, delicious Indonesian food. Take a video…
Indonesian Food and Drink Vocabulary Posted by sasha on Jul 20, 2017
When you’re learning a new language to travel in a country, you’ll want to study a lot of vocabulary related to food and drinks. After all, you have to eat multiple times a day! Rather than rely on English menus and tourist-friendly restaurants, it’s best to learn how to order in Indonesian so you can…
Gado-Gado Posted by sasha on May 17, 2017
Wherever you are in Indonesia, there are some common dishes that you’ll find. One ubiquitous Indonesian dish is gado-gado. The name literally means “mix-mix,” a fitting name for a dish that’s basically a mixed salad topped with peanut sauce. It’s thought to originally be a Sundanese dish, and it’s still very popular in West Java…
What Do Indonesians Eat? Posted by sasha on Apr 17, 2017
When it comes to Asian cuisine, Indonesian is often overlooked. Sure, Chinese, Thai, and Vietnamese may all be more famous, but there are plenty of tasty treats being cooked up in this archipelago nation. So, what do Indonesians eat? Let’s find out! We’ve already put together a list of common Indonesian dishes along with some…
Common Indonesian Dishes Posted by sasha on Apr 12, 2017
As a sprawling archipelago nation composed of 17,000 islands, it should come as no surprise that the cuisine of Indonesia is quite diverse. Each island has its own unique ingredients, cooking methods, and specialties. That being said, there are definitely some common Indonesian dishes that you’ll find all across the country. No matter where you…
Indonesian Food – Nasi Campur Posted by sasha on Dec 13, 2016
No matter where you are in the vast archipelago nation of Indonesia, there’s one item that’s constant on menus – nasi campur (mixed rice). Whether you’re traveling on Sumatra, Java, Bali, or any of the other thousands of islands, you’re sure to find this Indonesian classic. Let’s learn a bit about this Indonesian staple food…