3 Indonesian Favorite Foods

1. RENDANG


Of course, have tasted this culinary delight, right? The reason is, this one food is one of the main dishes in every Padang Restaurant throughout the country. Yes, especially if it's not rendang. Rendang is a dish originating from Minangkabau, made from processed meat cooked with spices. Culinary this one is so popular because it has a delicious taste. In fact, in 2017, rendang was named the number 1 most delicious food by CNN Travel, you know! Great, yes.

Rendang is a food dish from the Minang realm, West Sumatra. Historically, the name "rendang" comes from the Minang language, namely randang. The word randang refers to a cooking technique called marandang, which means processing and stirring food for a long time so that the food product becomes dry.

2. PEMPEK


Talking about typical Indonesian food, it will not be complete without mentioning Pempek Palembang. This food made from fish meat and starch is said to have existed since the 16th century, you know, Charm Friend! Pempek is the people's favorite culinary, because it has a complete taste. There are sour, sweet, spicy and savory flavors. Pempek also comes in several types, including pempek lenjer, round, fish skin, and the most well-known is the submarine pempek, which contains chicken eggs.

Pempek is a traditional food that comes from Palembang, South Sumatra Province. Pempek is not only the favorite food of the people of Palembang, but this food made from sago flour and fish has become a favorite of people outside Palembang.

3. GUDEG


Surely you already know that Jogja is also known as the City of Gudeg, right? If you visit Jogja, it won't be complete if you haven't eaten warm or used as souvenirs for your loved ones. Gudeg Jogja is famous for its sweet taste and is made from young jackfruit mixed with coconut milk. This typical Jogja food will taste even more delicious if eaten with warm rice, thick coconut milk, free-range chicken, tempeh, tofu, and eggs.

Who doesn't know gudeg, a delicious culinary icon from the city of Yogyakarta. Because of the closeness of this typical culinary image, even Yogyakarta is known as the City of Gudeg. Gudeg which is usually sold has a sweet and savory taste, so it becomes a food that is easily liked by many people.