8 Indonesian Dishes You Should Try!

By Wilbert De Kanter April 18, 2022 Food & Drinks 0 Comments

In addition to coming to tourist attractions, food travel must also be scheduled if you are visiting Indonesia. Each region in Indonesia has its own unique food taste. Therefore it is highly recommended to try it.

8 Indonesian Dishes You Should Try!

Must-Try Indonesian Dishes

1. Soto

Diversity in Indonesia is not only reflected in regional languages and diverse cultures. Soto (Indonesian-style soup) is also one of the symbols of diversity in this country. Each region must have its own special soup.

For example, Soto Padang, Soto Betawi, Soto Seger, Soto Kudus, Soto Madura, and many other Soto from other regions. Each region has a different recipe for its soup.

2. Pempek – Palembang

Palembang is very famous for Pempek. This food is made from fish dough that is boiled and then fried. It’s usually served with cuko, a light sauce made from tamarind and sugar. The savory taste of Pempek combined with thick, sour, sweet, and spicy cuko is perfect for lunch or dinner.

3. Rendang – West Sumatra

Some time ago, Rendang was named one of the most delicious foods in the world. Don’t miss the opportunity to taste the original version of Rendang when visiting the city of Padang or other areas in West Sumatra.

Eating Rendang is not complete without rice, coconut milk sauce, cassava leaves, and chilli sauce. The best place to try Rendang is the Kapau restaurant, often found in Bukittinggi.

4. Gudeg – Yogyakarta

When asked “what is the typical food of Yogyakarta?” The answer is definitely Gudeg. This dish is made from young jackfruit cooked with various spices, coconut milk, and palm sugar. The taste tends to be sweet and savory. If you don’t like sweet food, try Gudeg Mercon, which is Gudeg cooked with a spicy sauce.

5. Rawon – Surabaya

Rawon can be found in Surabaya and East Java in general. This food has a beef base. In the processing, beef is cooked with spices and Kluwak.

Kluwak makes the rawon sauce black. This food has a savory taste. Usually, Rawon is served with rice, sprouts, salted egg, and prawn crackers.

6. Sate Lilit – Bali

Are you on vacation in Bali? Don’t forget to taste the special food there, namely Sate Lilit. As the name suggests, this satay is made of minced meat, then wrapped around a lemongrass stalk. Usually, Sate Lilit is made from pork but can also be made from beef.

7. Taliwang Chicken – Nusa Tenggara Barat.

Shifted a little to the east, more precisely to West Nusa Tenggara. If you are visiting here, Taliwang chicken is one of the culinary delights that must be tasted. Taliwang Chicken is grilled chicken seasoned with brown sugar, galangal, shrimp paste, onions, and dry chilies.

8. Papeda – Maluku/Papua

Another Indonesian must-try dish is Papeda. This food is commonly found in Eastern Indonesia. Papeda is made using sagoo and water. Usually served with yellow gravy fish.

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Which one do you want to try? Surely, all of the Indonesian specialty dishes taste delicious!