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Nasi Goreng, a delightful fried rice paired with traditional meats, Babi Guling, roasted rice with succulent pork over open flames, or Nasi Kuning, a tower-shaped rice dish made from special golden grains… these are the rice delicacies not to be missed when visiting this country.
1. Nasi goreng
Apart from the vibrant hues of its firm, flavorful grains, Nasi goreng captivates travelers with its array of accompanying dishes like fresh vegetables, sauces, eggs, shrimp, cabbage, traditional meats…. Particularly, fried with tamarind, chili, the fried rice of Nasi goreng carries a tangy, spicy taste.
2. Babi Guling
Originating from the beautiful island of Bali, Babi Guling, a specialty made from roasted suckling pig and rice, is often jokingly referred to by many tourists as 'twice-cooked barbecue'.
First time is the stage of roasting the perfectly sized suckling pigs. Once the suckling pigs are roasted to perfection, crispy and fragrant, the chef or vendor will slice the pork into bite-sized pieces, mix with rice, scallions, garlic, ginger, turmeric, pepper, herbs, galangal, chili, lemongrass… then continue roasting over hot fire for 5 hours, ensuring the sweetness and aroma of the meat and spices infuse into the rice. The enticing highlight of the dish is the crispy, golden pigskin, served on the plate as part of the decoration.
3. Nasi Kuning
Kuning is a dish made from a special golden rice variety often used by the Balinese people during festivals and ceremonies. After skillfully cooking with coconut milk, chicken broth, aromatic spices, the rice is molded into pyramid shapes. Nasi Kuning is usually presented on a large plate and harmoniously arranged with proportions of meat, eggs, fish, vegetables… At first glance, the dish looks like a vibrant and lively painting.
4. Nasi Uduk
Nasi Uduk, also known as coconut milk rice, derives its name from the cooking method. Besides the rich aroma of rice cooked with coconut milk, Nasi Uduk entices travelers with a variety of side dishes such as seasoned meats, fish, chicken, boiled eggs, chili sauce, and crispy cookies. Of course, the indispensable seasoning for Indonesian rice dishes when served on a plate is fried onions.
5. Tempeh
Tempeh is a cake made from fermented soybeans and rice flour, often fried crispy and has a dark gray color, sold in the market fresh or frozen. In addition to traditional Tempeh, to suit the taste of travelers, vendors also customize this dish to Western tastes such as Tempeh Burgers, Tempeh with salad and tomatoes…
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Source: Mytour Travel Handbook - By: Infonet
MytourNovember 24, 2015
