Indonesian Cuisine

33 dishes · Community built

Indonesian Dishes

#1

Beef Rendang

The original rendang from West Sumatra, considered by CNN to be the world's most delicious food. Slow-cooked beef in coc...

#2

Nasi Goreng

Indonesia's most famous dish globally — fried rice cooked with kecap manis (sweet soy sauce), shrimp paste, garlic and c...

#3

Soto Ayam

Indonesia's beloved chicken soup — a clear, golden turmeric-tinged broth with shredded chicken, glass noodles, boiled eg...

#4

Gado Gado

A substantial Indonesian salad of blanched and raw vegetables, boiled eggs and tofu dressed in a warm, thick peanut sauc...

#5

Tempeh

Indonesia's extraordinary contribution to world food — whole soybeans fermented with a mould into a firm, nutty cake. Un...

#6

Sambal Goreng Ati

Beef liver stir-fried in a spicy sambal sauce, a common Indonesian side dish.

#7

Nasi Padang

A style of serving rice with an array of pre-cooked side dishes, from West Sumatra.

#8

Perkedel

Crispy fried potato fritters flavored with fried shallots and celery, an Indonesian side dish.

#9

Ayam Goreng

Indonesian fried chicken, marinated in turmeric and spices before frying until deeply golden.

#10

Pempek

Fish and tapioca dumplings, deep-fried and served with a tangy, dark vinegar-based sauce.

#11

Kerak Telor

A savory omelette of sticky rice, egg, and dried shrimp, cooked until crisp, a Jakarta street food.

#12

Indonesian Sayur Asem

A tangy vegetable soup soured with tamarind, packed with corn, peanuts, and leafy greens.

#13

Mie Goreng

Stir-fried noodles tossed with sweet soy sauce, vegetables, and your choice of protein.

#14

Klepon

Small, chewy rice flour balls filled with liquid palm sugar, coated in grated coconut.

#15

Sayur Lodeh

Mixed vegetables simmered in a spiced coconut milk broth, a common Indonesian comfort dish.

#16

Es Cendol

A cold, sweet dessert drink made with green rice flour jelly, coconut milk, and palm sugar syrup.

#17

Indonesian Pisang Goreng

Sliced bananas coated in a light batter and deep-fried until golden and caramelized.

#18

Ikan Bakar Indonesia

Whole fish marinated in sweet soy and spices, then grilled over charcoal, an Indonesian favorite.

#19

Ayam Bakar

Chicken marinated in sweet soy and spices, then grilled over charcoal until caramelized.

#20

Sate Ayam

Skewered, grilled chicken pieces served with a rich peanut sauce.

#21

Es Teler

A refreshing mixed fruit dessert drink with coconut, avocado, and jackfruit in sweet coconut milk.

#22

Opor Ayam

Chicken braised in a mild, fragrant coconut milk sauce, a beloved Indonesian holiday dish.

#23

Gudeg

Young jackfruit slow-cooked in coconut milk and palm sugar until sweet and tender.

#24

Sop Buntut

A rich oxtail soup with vegetables, often finished with a squeeze of lime and fried shallots.

#25

Soto Betawi

A rich beef and offal soup in a creamy coconut milk broth, from Jakarta.

#26

Martabak Manis

A thick, fluffy sweet pancake folded around chocolate, cheese, and condensed milk.

#27

Nasi Uduk

Fragrant coconut milk rice served with a variety of savory side dishes, a Jakarta breakfast favorite.

#28

Bakso

Bouncy beef meatballs served in a savory broth with noodles and vegetables, a beloved Indonesian comfort food.

#29

Rawon

A dark, earthy beef soup colored and flavored by black keluak nuts.

#30

Sate Lilit

Minced spiced meat or fish wrapped around lemongrass or bamboo skewers, a Balinese specialty.

#31

Rujak

A tangy fruit and vegetable salad tossed in a spicy palm sugar and tamarind dressing.

#32

Sate Padang

Skewered beef in a thick, spiced yellow sauce, distinct from typical peanut-based satay.

#33

Ayam Taliwang

Grilled chicken coated in a fiery chili sambal, a fiery specialty from Lombok island.

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