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Traveling to Asia for someone who is supposed to be a fascinating experience is a great experience with many new experiences. Crystal beaches, many star hotels with many benefits, surrounded by wildlife, wildlife and different religious beliefs, customs and customs the most important feature of a trip to Asia is the Asian Cuisine. If you are planning a trip, in the East and especially in Indonesia, spend time tasting local delicacies. Its capital, Jakarta, a city of millions of inhabitants, offers many tasting opportunities. Spend 2 days in the city before leaving for more exotic destinations and enjoy the main dishes of the Indonesian kitchen.Rent a room in one of the 5 star hotels in Jakarta and start your delicious journey from this city.

Indonesian kitchen is a great adventure, starting with colorful, exotic and strange materials. Do not be afraid of the adventure, if you enjoy the food of Southeast Asia, you will be thrilled with Indonesian cuisine. There is so much to discover: From the vegetables to the inoculant milk and spicy chicken croquettes to the black rice pudding.

Beef rendang
This dish comes from Padang in Sumatra and you should know that the area’s food is famous for its rich and spicy flavor. The rendang, in particular, is the most famous curry of Padang, but without the broth, and is certainly not one of the daily foods, as it takes time and effort. Its secret is in sauce, which makes the calf particularly tender with cooking. There is also its dried version, which is kept until the next important celebration.

Indonesian satay
Satay is meat-stick,which is either chicken, lamb, or beef that is cooked on the charcoal, served juicy and is combined with ketupat, chopped cucumber, onion and pistachio sauce. It is a national dish and one can find it everywhere in Indonesia.

Fried rice
A dish that does not need recommendations and is widespread in various cuisines of the world, such as the Chinese kitchen, fried rice is one of the most common and favorite of all. It can be mixed with lots of vegetables, chicken, beef, seafood and so on, but what makes Indonesian rice special is the use of sweet, viscous soy sauce called kecap manis and garnish with cucumber, carrot and acar which is a pickled vegetable type. Nasi Goreng (fried rice) is also considered to be the Indonesian National Dish.

Soto
Traditional meat soup containing broth and various ingredients that vary from place to place all over Indonesia. The most common form that is sold on the street as street food is the simple clean soup with chicken, goat or calf taste. In Jakarta, the soto soup has a sweet, creamy base with coconut milk. They usually use crisp, fresh onion, fried garlic and as much as sambal which is a hot sauce mainly made from chili peppers and can withstand.

Nasi Rawon
Made from veal broth, originated from eastern Java, Rawon has a dark, black color from the keluak fruit used, and its flavor reminiscent of walnut. This dish is best enjoyed with a bowl of rice while being delicious and healthy.

Nasi Uduk
Another Indonesian national dish, nasi uduk is fully aromatic and the whole dish rotates around rice cooked with coconut milk and contains various kinds of meat, including vegetables. It is usually served with fried chicken, Tempe, omelet, fried onion, anchovies and sambal, and is very popular as a lunch dish.

Pempek
Also known as empek-empek, pempek is made with fish and tapioca (starch extracted from the Cassava plant). It is a specialty in Southern Sumatra, served in a variety of shapes and sizes, while the most popular is the kapal selam that contains egg in the middle. The pempek is sprinkled with shrimp powder and served with cuka, a darkened vinegar sauce, sugar and chili.

Sweet Martabak
One of the favorite Indonesian desserts is sweet martabak, which is also in a salty version, like our famous crepes. Its sweet version resembles a pancake filled with chocolate, pistachios or cheese, while those who prefer it as a meal can fill it with egg, minced meat, etc.

Do not miss the chance to taste the cuisine in asia with pure products that are abundant. You can also taste other types of Asian cuisine, such as Chinese, which has many similarities with the Indonesian and Thai ones. The only sure thing is you will enjoy every dish, which is always a reference point of each culture. There is no problem if you are not satisfied with the result; our love for a kitchen is something personal. Just dare to do it!

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