The last few days of MotoGP in Mandalika have further elevated our country's equatorial emerald worldwide. Giving birth to the next Bali charm. Inseparably, culinary in Indonesia is also increasingly being talked about worldwide. Even Om Gordon Ramsay, a world-class chef, is willing to visit Indonesia to learn our archipelago's specialty, Rendang. Then, besides Rendang, what are the typical Indonesian foods worldwide? Let's check it out.
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Indonesian Food Goes Global
1. Bakso
Who has never eaten meatballs or Bakso? Indonesian citizens have tasted this delicious food. This soupy food made from flour with minced meat or meatballs is one of the most delicious foods and is always served at various events. Now, this delightful food is world famous.
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2. Gado-Gado
Gado-gado is a delicious food made from many kinds of vegetables. It is usually sprinkled with peanut sauce for a little spicy flavor. This food became famous in 2010 when it was included in an international cooking competition in Naples, Italy.
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3. Gudeg
This sweet-flavored Indonesian food has gone international. When many world travelers visit Jogja, they buy Gudeg as souvenirs to bring back to their countries. This has made many foreigners recognize this Yogyakarta specialty. Even in Australia, there is a restaurant that serves Gudeg. We are proud that Indonesian food is increasingly recognized worldwide.
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4. Nasi Goreng
This food, made from rice with various mixtures of fried rice spices and sprinkled with multiple vegetables and several side dishes, has become one of Indonesia's best foods worldwide. Several times, it was chosen as one of the world's best meals for sharing votes. In 2010, this food was also included in the World Expo in Shanghai, China.
Even a Dutch artist named Wieteke van Dort (1997) made a fried rice song in Dutch with the title Geef Mij Maar Nasi Goreng (Give Me Nasi Goreng) to become popular in the Netherlands and make Nasi Goreng from Indonesia even more recognized in the world.
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5. Nasi Padang
This food is one of Indonesians' favorite foods and is even the favorite of the rest of the world. Nasi Padang became even more famous with a song written by a traveler from Trondheim, Norway, Audun Kvitlan Rostad, in 2016, with the title Nasi Padang, who had traveled to Indonesia.
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6. Noodles
Who has never eaten instant noodles? All Indonesian citizens have tasted delicious noodles that people of all ages can enjoy. One of Indonesia's noodle products was named the best instant noodle in the world. Indonesian instant noodles became even more famous when some Koreans made a song about these Indonesian noodles.
7. Rendang
Who doesn't know Rendang, a Minangkabau dish made from meat, has become one of Indonesia's world-famous dishes. It is super delicious because it is made from spices and is known for its coconut milk, making it crowned many times as the best food in the world by CNN World.
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8. Sate/Satay
Sate or Satay, a grilled food, is one of the most delicious foods in Indonesia. So it is not wrong if it becomes one of the best foods in the world. Even in New York, America, one restaurant includes dishes from various types of meat on its menu.
Uniquely, Indonesia has various types of satay according to each region. One of them is Sate Maranggi. This dish, seasoned with peanut sauce or chili sauce, has received the best food in the world several times.
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9. Sop Buntut
One of Indonesia's favorite foods is Sop Buntut. Its super savory taste, made from meat and gravy, attracts the world with its delicacy. This food is even more famous worldwide because an Indonesian chef once served it at the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Madrid, Spain.
10. Soto
The beginning of Soto was famous worldwide because this food was often served at festivals organized by Indonesian students. Now, it is included in one of the best foods in the world according to CNN World and has been named one of the 20 best soups in the world according to CNN World in 2022.
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One of the Sotos that is global is Soto Betawi, which was brought to Japan by our actor Herjunot Ali and named Soto Betawi Miyamoto. Thus, this soup-shaped food is a world-famous food.
That's Indonesian cuisine that is worldwide. Have you ever visited another country and found popular Indonesian food there? Share with us in the comments column.
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