Welcome to Indonesia's Culinary

Spicy Fried Satay

This is a simple version of Indonesian Satay whithout skewers. Good for you who doesn't have the time and space to cook something complicated ;-).

ATTENTION : It's spicy but delicious!!

Chicken Satay

Satay (or Sate) is originated in Indonesia and has become a worldwide known name for a grilled dish which's put on a bamboo skewers, quickly grilled over a wood or charcoal fire, then served with various spicy seasonings.

There are many different varieties of Indonesian Satay, a famous variant among them is "Sate a la Madura".

Cap Cay

If you read this recipe, the name sounds like a Chinese food. But if you are in China and ask for this dish at any restaurant, I guarantee, you'll never find it or perhaps nobody knows or ever hear about it. It's a little bit strange, isn't it ??!! :-)

It was said, this recipe was created by ethnic Chinese descent who migrated to Indonesia hundred of years back.

Tropical Snacks & Desserts

Indonesia has an abundant varieties of tropical snacks and desserts. From various crunchy fritters, sticky layered cakes to sweet black glutinuous rice porridge.

Once you taste it, you'll never get enough. I have a good example at home ;-).

Mixed Vegetables with Coconut Dressing

Urap-Urap is usually served as one of complementary menu for Nasi Tumpeng.

Nasi Tumpeng is a cone-shaped rice dish like mountain with its side dishes in Javanese festive occasions.

Beef Rendang

Rendang represents the identity and character of Minangkabau Cuisine which tends to have a distinct strong and spicy flavour.

This is one of Indonesia's culinary Icons which's now gaining more popularity both in Indonesia and overseas.

Yellow Fish Soup

Maluku Islands which are rich with fish and exotic spices, indeed well-known for their's distinctive fish-based cuisines.

A famous dish among them is "Ikan Kuah Kuning or Yellow Fish Soup".

Chili in Sweet Soy Sauce

There is a saying among Indonesian folks goes "I can't live without Sambal". Though it sounds odd enough to believe but I ensure you this is TRUE!

In a extreme case, someone might cancell his meal if sambal is absence from the menu list!

Manadonese Porridge

Unlikely most of Indonesian people who prefer rice for their 3 time meals, the Manadonese or Minahasan choose for Porridge for their breakfast.

But of course spicy sambal won't be missed out!! A strange combination, no??! ;-)

30 Indonesian Culinary Icons

As rich as its natural beauty, as vary as its peoples and cultures, Indonesia is also blessed with manifold varieties of culinary delights. From the sweet taste of Yogyakarta cuisine to the spicy flavors of Padang's Food.

These are the 30 Culinary Icons which help you to have a better insight of Indonesia's Culinary Diversity.

The Magic of Tempe

Tempeh is originated on the island of Java at least several centuries ago. At that time the people of Java, without formal training in microbiology or chemistry, developed a remarkable family of fermented foods called tempeh (pronounced TEM-pay).

Tempe is one of Indonesia's best delicacies in its simple authentic way but not just Tempeh Burger.