List of Indonesian snacks
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.
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