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Indonesian Foods Are the Spice of Life
By Chuck R Stewart


When you want Indonesian food, and there is not an Asian market nearby or if there is not an Asian market around at all, you have two choices. You can accept that you will never be able to walk around a grocery that has the kinds of foods you love, or you can do what so many other people are doing these days - shopping for Indonesian food online. There are many places where convenience meets technology, and online Indonesian food businesses were made for just such a situation as this by their owners with the same frustrations. No gas, no driving for miles just to satisfy your craving for food from your homeland or just for a more exotic taste during your week. These stores also offer some of the lowest prices in North America as well as some of the most recognized Indonesian food brands.


Like most large countries, there is no one kind of Indonesian cuisine, but Indonesian food has some generalities that make its many kinds of Indonesian foods unique, whether the Indonesian food is a play off other countries' foods or whether the dishes are native to various Indonesian regions. Some Indonesian dishes are influenced by Chinese cuisine (and vice versa), but others, such as the Padang food in Sumatra, show some Middle Eastern and Indian influence. Indonesian food is commonly eaten with a spoon in the right hand and a fork in the left, although in parts of the country, Indonesian food is just eaten with one's hands, as utensils are not easily procured.


Like many Asian cultures, rice is the foundation of every meal. It can be eaten in a soup or with vegetables and meat. Rice can also be steamed in coconut fronds, which is called ketaput, or made into crackers, desserts, or even wines. Fried rice, called nasi goring, is one of the most popular Indonesian food dishes, although meat on a skewer served with peanut sauce (sate or satay), bean sprouts and vegetables with peanut sauce, and various kinds of seafood are also quite popular Indonesian foods. Indonesia has a gold mine of native tropical fruits that are enjoyed for their richness all over the world, including custard apples, guavas, rambutan, mangoes, starfruits, and papayas. In the Sumatra regions, they often provide curried meats and vegetables like gulai, which is an Indonesian curry with a characteristic yellow color from the spice turmeric and coconut milk. The Chinese influence on Indonesian food is seen in the prevalence of rice, noodles, and meatballs. Some Indonesian foods, however, are unique to the region, like tempe, which has become popular worldwide. Tempe comes from Java; its origin was a result of deforestation as protein became harder to come by, and the tempe provided an adequate alternative.


Vendors are a regular sight in Indonesia, and they often sell Chinese-inspired Indonesian foods like buns and noodles. Pork used to be sold, too, but with the rise of Islam in Indonesia, it is not used as often in traditional dishes.

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How to Make Indonesian Spicy Food - "Rendang" From Padang West Sumatra
By Darso Rhadika




Indonesia have thousands of Island, the second biggest Island is Sumatera. Sumatera is divided into six Provinces, and one of them is West Sumatera. There is a famous city at this province named Padang City.

Besides richness of customs and many good destinations, Padang has hundreds of food recipes. If you visiting Padang City one time, don't forget to taste The Padang Cuisine. Padang Cuisine one of the famous Indonesian culinary.


Padang was famous with the spicy foods that is Rendang, base material rendang from egg or meat and red pepper.

I am sure after having a meal Rendang your sight will be more bright, and you can refresh your mind.....of course after that you can do your activity with fresh, fresh.... hah!

Here is complete recipe:

For 4 portions serving:

- ¼ kg. Meat
- 4 cloves red onion
- red pepper (as your desire)
- chili (as your desire)
- 3 cloves garlic
- 4 - 5 cloves candlenut
-1 stick lemongrass
- 3 pcs lemon leaf
- 1 clove ginger plant
- salt
- sugar palm
- Flavoring
- vegetable oil
- coconut milk

Cooking instructions:

Slice meat as your desire and then clean it.
Boiling water then put meat inside and let it boil for 15 minutes
Raises meat (in order it more tender)
Pound all of ingredients or spices except lemongrass, lemon leaf and ginger plant.

Fry all of ingredients, put inside lemongrass, lemon leaf and ginger plant let it up to good smell, then put meat inside pour coconut milk sufficiently.

Cooking its up to water shrink, then rendang spicy ready for serving.

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Low Caloric Nutrient Dense Foods Make Us Happy
By Jamie Rackenthaler




Healthy Food Makes us Happy

There are many reasons to eat healthy foods. One of the most important reasons is that healthy foods make you happy.


Apples versus Java

It sounds like a computer program, but scientists have shown that a morning apple actually wakes you up better than a caffeinated drink. Apples also have less calories and lots of good things like fiber, pectin, and vitamins. This means that several hours later you'll not only be more alert, but feel better also.


The Crash Course

We all get tired from time to time. The inevitable sugar or caffeine break gives us a temporary feeling of goodness. In analogy, it is like throwing kerosene on a fire. It burns brightly, but quickly burns out. Healthy foods are like the logs burning in the fire. They keep you going for the long haul.
Getting temporary or extreme highs leads you to also get lower lows. This leads to a cycle of using the unhealthy food to feeling just good enough to get away from the lows. It has been said by health experts that caffeine is the most abused drug in our society. It is very addictive and very difficult to quit.


Comparison Eating

Humans are always comparing everything to a standard. For example, what is your favorite food and why? I might say that my favorite food is Swiss chard because of its high nutrient density and low caloric intake.

On the other hand, on some unconscious level, we are all comparing how good something tastes and nature has programmed our taste buds for sugar and fats. The problem is that we compare healthy foods with foods that are ultra man made packed with both fat and sugar. Unconsciously through nature itself, we crave these higher density fat and sugar foods.



The Solution

The solution is quite simple. Stop eating the man made foods full of sugar and fat. When you do this, your brain stops comparing foods and you will consume less of bad foods.

The big benefit is that healthy foods will taste a lot better to you than they ever have. Your taste buds will be more sensitive and you will love the flavor of natural foods. Through time, you will notice that you become more happy. You will have removed a source of stress to your body. Your body will thank you.

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When Relief Operations Get Overwhelmed
By M E Reza


The principal challenge in any emergency following a natural disaster comprises providing immediate relief support to the worst affected populations. In practically all of the cases, the vulnerable groups disproportionately affected by natural disasters are the women and children. Lest we forget, the elderly were not spared and suffered equally in these situations. Humanitarian assistance hence has to focus on attending to the greatest needs including food, water, sanitation, and public health. Inordinate delays will exacerbate the crisis, propelling such situations into another full grown disaster. A fresh review of the experiential lessons learned in recent natural calamities will put this subject in a better disaster management perspective.


The series of disasters in Asia over the past six months underscored the need for greater preparedness. In many instances, when nature vents its fury, it cuts a disastrous path across borders, leaving catastrophic devastation in countries affected. 26th September 2009 saw tropical storm Ketsana tore through Philippines, killing at least 292 people and affecting another three million. Ketsana barreled through Philippines to Vietnam, Cambodia, and also Laos, leaving in its wake damage and destruction including the death toll. In Vietnam more than 170,000 homes were flooded while in the Quang Nam province 6,300 houses were destroyed. The impact on the world's second largest rice exporter can best be illustrated through scenes of thousands of farm animals dead and almost 50,000 hectares damaged.


Then on 29th September the Pacific islands of Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga were battered by a tsunami. Earthquakes struck the city of Padang, Western Sumatra with at least 1,100 people killed. Philippines again received another blow with the arrival of typhoon Parma in October. Relief efforts were thus stretched with field operations spread out at different areas/countries requiring almost simultaneous emergency humanitarian assistance.

At the peak of the Ketsana emergency response in the Philippines, the UN World Food Programme had to rapidly expand its relief operations to provide one million people with food and other vital supplies. In the Philippines' experience, Ketsana caught rescuers and emergency response team off-guard. With the typhoon rushing in on a weekend, emergency response grounded to a slow pace, and coordination being stuck since government offices were closed. To top it all, emergency and relief workers were trapped in their own homes.


With much of the suburban areas remained waterlogged logistical problems delayed relief efforts. Access for delivery of assistance was impeded with much of eastern manila immersed in knee-deep mud and out of reach. Faced with the logistical problems, relief items dwindled fast within just three days of the floods. Food and water supplies were inadequate. As such many people have to endure hunger and pain waiting for humanitarian assistance. At the evacuation centres there were scenes of long lines of hungry and tired flood survivors. Manila's health infrastructure were substantially destroyed, the full magnitude of the disaster simply overwhelmed emergency response capabilities. A general appeal went out to the private medical and health services to assist survivors especially the children cope with post traumatic stress. Beleaguered by the enormity of the calamity the situation forced Philippines President Gloria Arroyo to appeal for international assistance on 28th September.


The challenges were enormous. After Ketsana's onslaught, the resulting floods, the worst in decades shattered many infrastructural facilities. Toilets at emergency centres overflowed, water supply and power still knocked out, and piles of rotting rubbish abound. The capital Manila and the suburbs were under threat from disease outbreaks. In one of the worst hit areas, only three battered portable toilets were installed for more than 3,000 flood survivors. Administrators of some schools turned into emergency centres had to padlock bathrooms since the toilets had clogged posing hazards to occupants sleeping on the grounds with only cardboard matting. (i)

Just two days after Ketsana pummeled the northern island of Luzon and Metro Manila, rescuers and relief workers were pushed to the limit. Maintaining basic standard of sanitation remains challenging. As flood waters recede, piles of rubbish and debris appeared everywhere.

By then almost half a million were affected and 116,000 already moved to 200 evacuation centres. The ensuing floods wiped out entire villages, particularly the poor communities in the low-lying areas along river banks and tributaries. In all, more than 2.5 million people were affected. The numbers alone were mind boggling. As the days went by, those evacuated increased to 700,000 people and the number of evacuation centres went up to 700 scattered around Manila.

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Indonesian Foods Are the Spice of Life
By Chuck R Stewart



When you want Indonesian food, and there is not an Asian market nearby or if there is not an Asian market around at all, you have two choices. You can accept that you will never be able to walk around a grocery that has the kinds of foods you love, or you can do what so many other people are doing these days - shopping for Indonesian food online. There are many places where convenience meets technology, and online Indonesian food businesses were made for just such a situation as this by their owners with the same frustrations. No gas, no driving for miles just to satisfy your craving for food from your homeland or just for a more exotic taste during your week. These stores also offer some of the lowest prices in North America as well as some of the most recognized Indonesian food brands.



Like most large countries, there is no one kind of Indonesian cuisine, but Indonesian food has some generalities that make its many kinds of Indonesian foods unique, whether the Indonesian food is a play off other countries' foods or whether the dishes are native to various Indonesian regions. Some Indonesian dishes are influenced by Chinese cuisine (and vice versa), but others, such as the Padang food in Sumatra, show some Middle Eastern and Indian influence. Indonesian food is commonly eaten with a spoon in the right hand and a fork in the left, although in parts of the country, Indonesian food is just eaten with one's hands, as utensils are not easily procured.



Like many Asian cultures, rice is the foundation of every meal. It can be eaten in a soup or with vegetables and meat. Rice can also be steamed in coconut fronds, which is called ketaput, or made into crackers, desserts, or even wines. Fried rice, called nasi goring, is one of the most popular Indonesian food dishes, although meat on a skewer served with peanut sauce (sate or satay), bean sprouts and vegetables with peanut sauce, and various kinds of seafood are also quite popular Indonesian foods. Indonesia has a gold mine of native tropical fruits that are enjoyed for their richness all over the world, including custard apples, guavas, rambutan, mangoes, starfruits, and papayas. In the Sumatra regions, they often provide curried meats and vegetables like gulai, which is an Indonesian curry with a characteristic yellow color from the spice turmeric and coconut milk. The Chinese influence on Indonesian food is seen in the prevalence of rice, noodles, and meatballs. Some Indonesian foods, however, are unique to the region, like tempe, which has become popular worldwide. Tempe comes from Java; its origin was a result of deforestation as protein became harder to come by, and the tempe provided an adequate alternative.



Vendors are a regular sight in Indonesia, and they often sell Chinese-inspired Indonesian foods like buns and noodles. Pork used to be sold, too, but with the rise of Islam in Indonesia, it is not used as often in traditional dishes.

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Selecting and Preserving the Best Coffee Beans for Your Java
By John Hilaire



Coffee has become a booming business today, and the ground beans that fill the metal caffeine cans just don't cut it for many coffee connoisseurs any more. Avid coffee drinkers want their brews made from beans that are fresh, robust, and grown and roasted to perfection.

But how many caffeine lovers are well-versed in what happens to a coffee bean from the time it is grown until it ends up in your coffee maker at home The process of growing and roasting caffeine beans is a long and complex one, but the result of beans grown and harvested properly is a delicious cup of coffee every time. It is a good idea to be at least a little familiar with the process to know how to select the best coffee beans to put into your morning cup.


Where do coffee Beans Grow?

While there are many countries throughout the world which grow caffeine beans, the majority of our beans come from Brazil, Columbia, Indonesia and Mexico, respectively. Coffee trees are a bit persnickety about the sunlight, moisture and temperatures that they require to grow well.

Plants that are grown at higher altitudes tend to yield more flavorful beans, since the lack of oxygen in these areas offers the plants a longer time until harvest and allows the flavor to develop more fully. Coffee beans are distinguished by whether they grow in a high or low area, the flavor of the beans and the aroma. Arabica beans tend to have the most flavor and aroma, while Robusta beans offer an earthier aroma and taste.



Keeping Coffee Beans Fresh

When you head to the store to buy your caffeine, keep in mind that freshness of the beans is subject to when they were roasted. If you can buy your coffee beans on the day of roasting, or perhaps the day after, you will enjoy the freshest coffee possible. It is always best to buy your beans whole and grind them yourself on the day that you will use them.

If you don't have a grinder or you prefer to grind a few day's worth at once, you can store your caffeine in the freezer to help keep your coffee beans as fresh as possible until you use them. If you like to order your caffeine beans from companies on the Internet, you can ask the company about its policies in shipping and roasting. Some companies will ship out beans the day that they are roasted to ensure the maximum freshness possible.

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Java Green Tea Capsules For Fast Weight Loss
By Mike Smithers



The Indonesian island of Java is famous for its towering volcanoes, green fertile valleys and for its tea. Java's volcanic soil is rich with minerals and the high rainfall and cool climate combine to make perfect growing conditions for tea. Tea gardens adorn the green slopes of the highlands in the west of the island and the tea grown here is of a consistently high quality. The clean air, the simple processing of the tea and the methods of growing and harvesting ensure that the tea retains both its flavour and its goodness.

Scientific research has revealed that green tea has several health benefits, and so growers are particularly careful to ensure that their tea remains as pure and natural as possible. The high antioxidant and phenol levels in Java green tea are said to help prevent heart disease, ward off some types of cancer and help skin that has been damaged by the sun.






In addition to these health benefits, Java green tea is widely valued as an aid to weight loss. unfermented tea, unlike the black fermented variety is called 'green' and speeds up the body's metabolism so that it uses more energy for faster weight loss, and helps prevent absorption of fat.

When scientists realised the many benefits associated with the consumption of Java tea, they went on to develop Java green tea capsules. The capsules capture the concentrated goodness of Java green leaf tea in a form that is easy and convenient to take. Many people recognise the benefits of green tea but do not want to change their drinking habits from black tea or coffee. Java green leaf tea capsules are ideally suited to them, enabling them to adopt green tea as part of their diet, without having to change their habits.

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Top Beaches in Asia
By Dan Blacharski

Asian beaches have a much different character than anything in the Western world. The sand is clean and the water warm, ocean life is abundant for the exploring, and there are plenty of opportunities for surfing, scuba diving, and boating. Or if you have a more sedentary afternoon in mind, you'll usually find plenty of nearby places to lounge under a thatched roof or in a beach recliner, while people bring you tropical drinks in glasses made out of coconut shells.

With much of the coastlines in the tropical regions of Asia, it's no small wonder that the beaches here are ranked as some of the most amazing in the world. Whether you're lounging on a beach on an island off the coast of Thailand, on the South China Sea, or on the banks of the Mekong, you're sure to have plenty to do. Beaches aren't just beaches in Asia. You'll see some great shopping with local craftspeople selling their wares, night markets, bazaars, and fabulous entertainment, along with some of the finest beachfront restaurants you could ever want.

Beachfront Dining

After a relaxing day on the beach, you won't have to go far to find something to eat, and in many cases, you won't have to move at all. Many beaches have food stands and rows of beach chairs, and people waiting to take your order. But beyond that, there's nothing like a good sit-down restaurant overlooking the water, so brush off the sand and head on over for some freshly-caught seafood! The variety is astounding. You'll find restaurants on the pier and on floating barges, restaurants in boats, and restaurants on the sand. In Kanchanaburi Thailand, you can enjoy some fresh crab at a restaurant overlooking the Mae Kwai, with a perfect view of the historic "Bridge over the River Kwai". For you youngsters born after World War Two, that's right, it wasn't just a movie, it's a real place. Feel free to walk across it while whistling the theme song from the film.

Beachfront Accommodations

Asia's stunningly pure beaches are so compelling, you won't want to leave. So why take a hotel room in town, when there are plenty of affordable, comfortable resorts right on the beach? There's nothing like waking up in the morning and walking right out onto the sand to have your morning coffee as you watch the waves roll in off the sea. And depending on where you go, you will find a range of accommodations, ranging from a simple thatched hut to a five-star hotel. Those on a budget can still enjoy staying close to the beach with an amazing array of quaint bungalows and backpacker guest houses that will leave you with plenty of extra money in your pocket.

But while many regions are highly developed and feature luxurious accommodations, there are still plenty of unspoiled and undeveloped beachfront regions for those who want to rough it a little. Vietnam's China Beach, which runs between Danang and Hoi An, is still largely undeveloped, and is a rare and beautiful gem in this Southeast Asian paradise. Closer to Danang, you will find more upscale resorts, but you're just as likely to encounter a local spot with quaint grass huts to spend the night. Another rare and largely unexplored beachfront area is along the Sihanoukville coast in Cambodia, where you'll still find accommodations built in traditional architectural styles.

Respect for Local Customs

The beautiful beaches throughout much of Asia attract people from all over the world, and tourists (and tourist dollars) are always welcome. But your trip will be more pleasant if you understand a bit about local customs, and resist imposing your own on the locals. Most local Asian cultures for example, tend to be modest, and public skinny-dipping or topless bathing is mostly a Western phenomenon. Yet many mistakenly believe that it is acceptable on Asian beaches. Respect the local customs and find out ahead of time whether it's commonly accepted practice on any given beach before you drop your top.

Some of the most breathtaking beaches are also close by to other sites you may want to see, including Buddhist temples. Most Buddhist temples are open to the public, and the monks in residence are always quite happy to welcome visitors who want to have a look around. But avoid the temptation to walk straight from the beach to the temple in your bathing suit-custom requires you to dress modestly, with long pants (or a skirt for women), and a modest top that covers your arms.

Surfing Fun

Asia has become a prime surfing destination for those who seek the ultimate wave. Surfers visiting destinations like Padang Padang, Indonesia, or some of the warm waters off the Maldives, won't be disappointed. If you're an old pro, the surf will be high and the excitement unbelievable. If you're a beginner or even a first-timer, don't be intimidated though, you will find plenty of spots with more mild surf and capable instructors to get you started.

Beyond the Beach and Under the Water

Asia's beaches are so spectacular you won't need to go very far to satisfy your vacation needs, but if you venture out a little, you can also take a boat ride to get up close to the sea life, or even go scuba diving or snorkeling to get a look at what's underneath the water. Asia has some of the most spectacular scuba sites, complete with places for training and for renting equipment. The Coral Triangle in Malaysia for example, offers incredible diversity and abundant colorful sealife; and world-famous Christmas Island offers amazing views of nature both above and underneath the water.

The Perfect Getaway

And the great thing about beaches in Asia is that no matter what time of year, you can find someplace warm. In the tropical regions, it is sunny year-round, so be sure to send a picture of yourself enjoying the warm waters back to your friends who are busy digging out from the latest snowstorm.

At least one day at the beach when visiting Asia is recommended. Some of the more populous regions, such as Hong Kong, will have more crowded beaches, but you won't have to look far to find one that has room for you to carve out a little space of your own for the afternoon.

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How to Make Indonesian Spicy Food - "Rendang" From Padang West Sumatra
By Darso Rhadika

Indonesia have thousands of Island, the second biggest Island is Sumatera. Sumatera is divided into six Provinces, and one of them is West Sumatera. There is a famous city at this province named Padang City.

Besides richness of customs and many good destinations, Padang has hundreds of food recipes. If you visiting Padang City one time, don't forget to taste The Padang Cuisine. Padang Cuisine one of the famous Indonesian culinary.

Padang was famous with the spicy foods that is Rendang, base material rendang from egg or meat and red pepper.

I am sure after having a meal Rendang your sight will be more bright, and you can refresh your mind.....of course after that you can do your activity with fresh, fresh.... hah!

Here is complete recipe:

For 4 portions serving:

- ¼ kg. Meat
- 4 cloves red onion
- red pepper (as your desire)
- chili (as your desire)
- 3 cloves garlic
- 4 - 5 cloves candlenut
-1 stick lemongrass
- 3 pcs lemon leaf
- 1 clove ginger plant
- salt
- sugar palm
- Flavoring
- vegetable oil
- coconut milk

Cooking instructions:

Slice meat as your desire and then clean it.
Boiling water then put meat inside and let it boil for 15 minutes
Raises meat (in order it more tender)
Pound all of ingredients or spices except lemongrass, lemon leaf and ginger plant.

Fry all of ingredients, put inside lemongrass, lemon leaf and ginger plant let it up to good smell, then put meat inside pour coconut milk sufficiently.

Cooking its up to water shrink, then rendang spicy ready for serving.

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Indonesian Food - An Introduction

By Tatie Sri Wulandari

Have you ever tried some tasty Indonesian food? Or maybe ever heard of it? Not like Chinese or Italian food which already well-known all around the world, Indonesian food is probably not so popular.

Indonesian culinary art was influenced by different nations such as Chinese, Arab, Portuguese, Spanish, English and Dutch that came to do the trading on these islands long time ago. The beauty and the richness of spices made the Dutch occupy the country for 350 years. They affectionately called Indonesia gordel van smaragden (The Belt of Emeralds). During their occupation, they planted tomatoes, cabbage, cauliflower, carrots, green beans and lettuce in the highlands where they flourished in near-Dutch weather condition. While the Indians traders brought cucumbers, eggplants and onions in the land, the Spanish and Portuguese brought chilly peppers from America.

It is the Chinese who have had the greatest influence on the food in Indonesia. They introduced noodles, soy sauce, which the Indonesians modified to suit their taste by adding sugar (kecap manis); mung peas used to make bean sprouts; beancurd (tahu) and Soya beans, which the Indonesians learned how to ferment to make the excellent and nutrious Tempe.

The "typical" Indonesian meal is being based on rice, with several savoury side dishes of vegetables, fish, meat or poultry, accompanied by a hot chilly condiment known as sambal, with crackers (krupuk) or fried shallot to provide a crunchy contrast. Probably the most well known of Indonesian dishes are Chicken Satay (Sate Ayam), Fried Rice (Nasi Goreng) and Fried Noodle (Mie Goreng). Eventhough there are many others since the country so big with different kind of ethnic groups.

Eating Indonesian food can be an interesting experience. The diversity of the country will bring you to taste variety of foods. Each of Indonesia's ethnic groups uses the country's entire rich array of the spices, but each has its own combinations and tastes: spicy, sweet, hot and sour. But the real magic in Indonesian cuisine is in the use of aromatic seasonings: fresh red shallots, fresh garlic, fresh rhizomes such as ginger, turmeric, galangal (lengkuas or laos) and other type if galangals such as kencur and temu kunci. There are also fresh leaf seasonings like lemon grass, lemon basil (known as kemangi), kaffir lime, daun salam ( a type of bay leaf), turmeric, Chinese celery and pandan leaf. Although the country is a major producer of spices like nutmeg and cloves, these spices are rarely used in Indonesian's cooking. For sweet taste, they usually add coconut milk, sweet soy sauce or palm/coconut sugar. While the sourness comes from tamarind water, lime juice and sometimes vinegar.

Travelling around Indonesia can prove to be a real challenge for your cuisine curiosity. Indonesia has it all ... from sweet to very spicy food. It is impossible to describe every specialty here since are too many of them. As the world's largest archipelago, Indonesia is a heaven of good food that will awake all of your senses.