What makes Indonesian cooking so unique and captivating?Indonesian cuisine includes ingredients and methods from various regional areas. Since Indonesia is made up of about 17,000 islands, (6000 of them populated), and over 300 ethnic groups, there are many regional cuisines. This cookbook explores a variety of these cuisines, to give you a taste of the whole country. The recipes of Indonesia often include soups, rice and noodles. People dine in local eateries and from food made and sold by street vendors, as well as in their own homes.There are many influences on the cuisine of Indonesia. Sumatran dishes often come from Indian and Middle Eastern cultures, featuring some curried meats and vegetables. Eastern Indonesian dishes are more similar to Melanesian and Polynesian recipes. You can also find some Chinese elements in the dishes of Indonesia. Foods like spring rolls, meat balls and noodles are fully assimilated. Indonesia has had trade with many regional countries due to their natural resources and location. In addition, their ingredients and techniques have been influenced even by Europe. Some of the local dishes of Indonesia are now served in many areas of the world. Turn the page and discover some of the most interesting and tasty dishes in Indonesian cuisine...
