Indonesia! hmmm... I was born and spent almost 20 years in this archipelagic state. Indonesia is located on the Asia continent, exactly Southeast Asia. It's includes an archipelago country because it consists of 5 big islands and more than 17.000 small islands. Indonesia has a country flag colored red-white, eagle as a symbol of the state, and Pancasila as the national ideology.
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| Indonesian Map www.wikipedia.com |
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| Indonesian Flag www.wikipedia.com |
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| Indonesian National Emblem www.wikipedia.com |
Indonesia has 5 major religions, more than 1.000 ethnic groups, and about 700 local languages. However, the existences of such differences not destroy the unity and integrity of this nation. Especially because the Indonesian national motto is "Bhinneka Tunggal Ika" which means "many, yet one."
I think that the many differences is owned by Indonesia raises its own uniqueness, which is different from other countries. One of the example is in culinary field, I'm sure not just me who love the diversity of its cuisine. Almost all of Indonesia and even the tourist agreed that the dishes of Indonesia have its own appeal.
Every region in Indonesia have a regional cuisine. I will tell 5 regional cuisines that comes from 5 major islands in Indonesia, of course, being my favorite.
1. Nasi Padang
Nasi Padang is dishes originated from Padang, the capital of West Sumatra. Nasi Padang have many choices of side dishes, such as processed from fish, beef, chicken, and even vegetables. Dishes that have been heavily marketed in Europian countries has a spicy and sour flavors.
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| Nasi Padang www.kaskus.co.id |
2. Gado-gado
Gado-gado is one of the typical cuisine in Java island. In every region of Java island, this cuisine can be found easily. This cuisine consisting of boiled vegetables like cucumbers, cabbage, bean, tofu, soybean, and more. The vegetables are brought together and given a peanut sauce.
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| Gado-gado www.wikipedia.com |
3. Soto Banjar
Soto Banjar is a broth dish made from chicken, this dish is a regional cuisine from Banjar, South Kalimantan. This food flavorful spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Soto contain shredded chicken, with the addition of boiled potatoes, boiled eggs, and ketupat.
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| Soto Banjar https://id.wikipedia.org |
4. Bubur Manado
This porridge is derived from Manado, North Sulawesi. Bubur Manado made from a mixture of rice, pumpkin, spinach, kale, and basil leaves. Bubur Manado has salty and sweet taste.
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| Bubur Manado www.bloggersbugis.com |
5. Martabak Sagu
Martabak that comes from Fakfak district, West Papua is different from that we usually encounter in other regions. The most distinguishing is the material essence, sago. This martabak made of sago are mashed and then given brown sugar.
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| Martabak Sagu http://arraziibrahim.com |
So, that is the main reason why I love this country, Indonesia. Actually, there are many other things that made me love this country. But, maybe I will mention it next time. Thanks for read this guys! :)
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