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Gado-Gado
Gado-Gado
Gado-Gado is a veggie salad mixed with boiled eggs and peanut sauce. It's crunchy and delicious!
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Food of Indonesia
Indonesia is a country made up of thousands of islands, which means it has lots of different kinds of food! Indonesian food is full of delicious flavors, using ingredients like rice, noodles, and spices. People in Indonesia often eat together and love sharing meals with family and friends.
Featured Dishes
Meal Culture
Eating in Indonesia is all about togetherness. Families and friends often gather around the table to share meals. Rice is a staple and many dishes are full of exciting flavors from spices. Food is a way to bring people together in Indonesia!
Eating Etiquette
In Indonesia, it's polite to wait for everyone to be served before you start eating. People mainly use a spoon and fork, or their right hand to eat. Remember, using your right hand is courteous during meals.
When People Eat It
Satay
Often eaten: Lunch, dinner, or as a snack
Known for: Java Region detail needed.Needs review
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Rendang
Often eaten: Special occasions and festivals
Known for: West Sumatra
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Nasi Goreng
Often eaten: Breakfast, lunch, or dinner
Known for: [REVIEW] Region detail needed.Needs review
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Gado-Gado
Often eaten: Lunch or dinner
Known for: Java Region detail needed.Needs review
healthy mealvegetarian
Make It Yourself
Satay
Sate
Ingredients
🍖 Meat🥜 Peanut sauce🔥 Grill
How to Make It
- 1Thread pieces of meat onto skewers.
- 2Grill the skewers until the meat is cooked.
- 3Enjoy them with yummy peanut sauce.
Rendang
Rendang
Ingredients
🥩 Beef🥥 Coconut milk🌶️ Spices
How to Make It
- 1Mix beef with coconut milk and spices.
- 2Cook slowly until the beef is nice and tender.
- 3Serve it hot with some rice.
Nasi Goreng
Nasi Goreng
Ingredients
🍚 Rice🥢 Sweet soy sauce🥚 Fried egg
How to Make It
- 1Cook the rice first.
- 2Fry the rice with soy sauce and other ingredients.
- 3Top it off with a tasty fried egg.
Gado-Gado
Gado-Gado
Ingredients
🥗 Vegetables🥚 Boiled eggs🥜 Peanut sauce
How to Make It
- 1Boil the veggies and eggs.
- 2Mix with peanut sauce.
- 3Stir and serve fresh!
Vocabulary
Did you know Indonesian food often uses coconut milk and rich spices, similar to some foods from Thailand and India?
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