Indonesian Street Foods, Something That you can’t miss
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Street food is not something you eat when visiting a country, but it is part of the adventure itself.
Don’t miss the experience of street foods. This is a must when visiting a country, especially Indonesia.
Get to know Indonesian street food
When foreigners visit Indonesia most of them only think about Indonesia’s geography, beautiful sandy beaches,
diverse ethnic populations and ancient architecture such as temples in Java come to mind.
However, there is another side of Indonesia that is quite interesting, namely Indonesian street food .
Indonesian street foods is very tempting and appetizing with extraordinary spices, aromas, and flavors that make you addicted and can’t forget it.
Regardless of whether you are lost in the Jakarta area or just shopping around Bali, you have to try it because you will never regret it.
The Rich Diversity of Indonesian Street Foods
Indonesia is an archipelago with over 17,000 islands, and each region boasts its unique culinary delights.
This diversity is reflected in the wide variety of street foods you’ll encounter.
From savory snacks to sweet treats, there’s something to satisfy every craving.
From Java Island to Sumatra, and from Bali to Sulawesi, Indonesian street foods are easy to find.
Especially on Ramadhan month when Muslims do ritual fasting for a month,
every evening you will be pampered with hundreds of delicious variant street foods that you will never forget.
And here is the list of the best and most famous Indonesian street food that you must try
1. Siomay
Siomay was recently announced as the most delicious street food in the world according to Taste Atlas.
It is steamed fish, egg, potato, cabbage, tofu, and bitter melon dumplings.
Once steamed, everything is placed on a plate, cut into bite-sized pieces, and drizzled with spicy peanut sauce.
The food is originally from Chinese cuisine from the word Shu Mai. The food was then adapted by Indonesians using ingredients that were halal and easily available
You have to try this food to prove it.
When you visit Bandung or Jakarta, you will easily find this dumpling seller, but it’s better if you look for references from local people about the stalls selling the best dumplings.
If you are in Bandung, then Siomay Sinchan is one of the tastiest.
2. Bakso
Bakso (Meatball Soup) is a food that you can easily get if you visit Indonesia, this meatball also comes from Chinese cuisine.
This food is very delicious especially when it rains, nothing beats a steaming bowl of Bakso.
This Indonesian meatball soup features chewy meatballs made from beef or chicken, served in a flavorful broth with noodles, vegetables, and fried shallots.
This is a comforting dish that will warm your heart.
3. Nasi Goreng (Fried Rice)
Your trip to Indonesia isn’t complete without trying Indonesian Nasi Goreng.
This beloved dish is made with fried rice, vegetables, and a choice of meat or seafood, all flavored with sweet soy sauce and a hint of spicy sambal.
Topped with a fried egg and served with prawn crackers, it’s a hearty meal you’ll love.
This food is also very popular in Indonesia. You will easily find it in every corner of the cities in Indonesia
4. Martabak
Martabak is a popular street food with both savory and sweet variations.
The savory version is a stuffed pancake filled with minced meat, onions, and spices,
while the sweet version is more like a thick, fluffy crepe filled with chocolate, cheese, or condensed milk. Whichever you choose, Martabak is a delightful treat.
5. Satay (Sate)
Sate is a popular street food in Indonesia consisting of skewered and grilled meat, served with a thick peanut sauce.
You will find various types of satay, including chicken satay (chicken satay), beef satay (beef satay), and goat satay (goat satay).
The smoky, char-grilled flavor combined with the creamy sauce is simply irresistible.
Sate is a very familiar food, especially on the island of Java.
Especially for goat satay, you will find many variations if you visit Yogyakarta and Surakarta.
why? Because goat satay is a mandatory dish in the Mataram Kingdom.
For additional information, the cities of Yogyakarta and Surakarta were the former Islamic Mataram kingdom in the past.
6. Gado – gado
For a healthier option, try Gado-Gado,
This vegetarian food is one of my favorite foods because, besides being delicious, it is also healthy.
Gado gado can be said to be an Indonesian salad.
made with boiled vegetables, tofu, tempeh, and hard-boiled eggs, all drizzled with a delicious peanut sauce.
This is a nutritious and satisfying dish that will give you a taste of traditional Indonesia.
7. Pempek
This food was also named one of the tastiest foods in the world according to Taste Atlas
Originating from Palembang in South Sumatra, Pempek is a fish cake made from ground fish and tapioca, served with a tangy vinegar-based sauce.
Available in various shapes and sizes, it is often accompanied by cucumber slices and noodles.
8. Batagor
Batagor is a typical food from the city of Bandung, West Java
It is an abbreviation for fried tofu meatballs, so the basic ingredient is tofu, which is filled with fish and then fried.
Apart from tofu, there are also fried dumplings, cut into several pieces, then sprinkled with peanut sauce and squeezed with lime juice.
Batagor was also named by Taste Atlas as one of the most delicious foods in the world.
So when you visit Bandung, don’t miss Batagor from your list.
9. Fried Chicken
This food is a very common food in Indonesia because I think almost all people in this world (unless they are vegetarians) eat fried chicken.
but different from typical American fried chicken such as Kentucky Fried Chicken,
The fried chicken sold in Indonesian street food is fried chicken seasoned with typical Indonesian spices and without using flour.
Before it’s frying, the chicken pieces are boiled in a pan containing spices and flavorings.
After that, it is fried and served accompanied by rice, chili sauce, and slices of cucumber and mint leaves.
10. Indomie
This food will definitely not be missed on the list of street food in Indonesia because Indomie can be said to be a substitute for rice.
especially for students who live far from their parents.
This stall is very easy to find in every area close to a campus or university.
What’s interesting is that usually, the sellers of Indomie are Sundanese who come from West Java,
the place where they sell is called Warmindo, which is an abbreviation of Warung Makan Indomie ( Indomie food stall in Indonesian).
The price is very cheap at less than $1
Welcome to Indonesia
There are hundreds of street foods in Indonesia, which of course I can’t write about one by one
but the 10 street foods that I mentioned above are the most famous and easy to find and taste very delicious.
So what are you waiting for, immediately pack your suitcase and visit Indonesia.
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