If you love a variety of fresh flavours like lime, ginger and lemongrass, there is no better cuisine for you than Indonesian food! It’s safe to say that Indonesian dishes are never short of seasoning either, with cumin, turmeric, cloves and nutmeg being common additions to help awaken your taste buds!
If you love a variety of fresh flavours like lime, ginger and lemongrass, there is no better cuisine for you than Indonesian food! It’s safe to say that Indonesian dishes are never short of seasoning either, with cumin, turmeric, cloves and nutmeg being common additions to help awaken your taste buds!
Delve into the world of authentic Indonesian food and ingredients from Oriental Mart to find a new favourite dish.
popular indonesian food & dishes
Hailing from Padang, Nasi Goreng is considered Indonesia’s national dish. It’s no wonder the dish is so popular considering the delicious combination of shalott, garlic, sambal, sweet soy sauce and, of course, fried rice. If you’d like to try this and similar dishes yourself, buy Indonesian food and ingredients online to stock up on all the best flavours!
Due to the county’s tropical climate, many crops and fruits thrive – Indonesia is the largest coconut producer in the world, so it’s no surprise that many traditional dishes such as nasi uduk, soups, curries and marinades contain coconut.
Other cherished Indonesian specialities include world-famous satay sauce, the condiment sambal, noodle soup known as Bakso and Ayam goreng. Goreng means to fry in Indonesian, and many of the Goreng noodles that we stock can be added to a stir-fry to give it that authentic taste of Indonesia. For an instant taste of one of Indonesia's favourite noodle dishes, see our selection of Indomie products, including stir-fry instant noodles.
Sweet potato is also popular in Indonesian recipes with Kolak Biji Salak, or sweet potato balls, being a very popular treat made with palm sugar syrup and coconut milk. We stock numerous other tasty Indonesian sweets and snacks for you to explore.
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