List of Indonesian snacks

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List of Indonesian Snacks

Indonesia, a Southeast Asian country with diverse ethnic groups, offers a wide variety of traditional snacks. These snacks, known as Kudapan or Jajanan, are often served at parties, during special celebrations, or as daily nibbles. They are made from a variety of ingredients, including rice, flour, fruits, and local roots. This article provides a list of popular Indonesian snacks.

Traditional Indonesian Snacks[edit | edit source]

Kerupuk[edit | edit source]

Kerupuk, also known as Indonesian crackers, is a common snack made from starch and other ingredients that are deep-fried until crispy. They are often served as a side dish or a snack to accompany Indonesian dishes.

Pisang Goreng[edit | edit source]

Pisang Goreng is a deep-fried banana snack. The bananas are coated in batter and then deep-fried until golden and crispy. It is a popular street food in Indonesia.

Lemper[edit | edit source]

Lemper is a traditional Indonesian snack made from glutinous rice filled with chicken, fish, or abon (meat floss). The rice is usually wrapped in a banana leaf before being steamed or grilled.

Risoles[edit | edit source]

Risoles is a pastry filled with meat, usually chicken, and vegetables, wrapped in a thin crepe-like pastry skin and coated in bread crumbs before being deep-fried.

Pempek[edit | edit source]

Pempek, also known as Palembang's fish cake, is a savoury fishcake delicacy from Palembang, made of fish and tapioca.

Modern Indonesian Snacks[edit | edit source]

Indomie[edit | edit source]

Indomie is a brand of instant noodle produced by Indonesian company Indofood. It has gained popularity not only in Indonesia but also globally.

Roti Bakar[edit | edit source]

Roti Bakar, also known as Indonesian toasted bread, is a popular modern snack, especially among teenagers. It is typically served with a variety of toppings such as chocolate, cheese, and condensed milk.

Martabak Manis[edit | edit source]

Martabak Manis, also known as sweet martabak, is a thick pancake filled with a variety of sweet fillings such as chocolate, cheese, and peanuts.

See Also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

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