Indonesia Food

Rice is the main staple food in Indonesia that is eaten for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well. Rice is habitually consumed plain rice (it is called nasi putih) along with protein and vegetable dishes. It is also served, as ketupat which is steamed rice in woven packets of coconut leaves, intip (rice crackers), lontong (rice steamed in banana leaves), brem (rice wine), nasi goreng (fried rice), noodles and desserts.

People of the area of Sundan in West Java like to have fresh vegetables and sambal. Sundanese prefer to drink tea devoid of sugar. People of Java like sweet food a lot. And therefore tea available in this region will be sweet. In the region of West Sumatra, people like spicy food.

Fruits in Indonesia
Indonesian markets are high on various types of tropical fruit. Fruits make for a vital component of the Indonesian diet. They are either eaten raw, prepared as desserts, or even cooked as savory dishes like rujak.

Snacks and street food is yet another specialty of Indonesia food. In most cities you can always spot a Bakso seller. Chinese food such as buns and noodles is widely available and is sold by street vendors and restaurants alike. Street-side vendors are among the most common site; in addition you will also find hawkers peddling their goods on bicycles. These carts are known as pedagang kaki lima. These mobile carts selling Indonesia Fast Food are much liked by one and all.