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INDONESIA





Map of Indonesia
Selamat siang; As salamu alaikum

LOCATION:
Southeastern Asia, archipelago between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean

CAPITAL CITY:
Jakarta

POPULATION:
240,271,522 (July 2009 est.)

LANGUAGES:
Bahasa Indonesia (official, modified form of Malay), English, Dutch, local dialects (the most widely spoken of which is Javanese)

WEBSITE:
www.my-indonesia.info

Recipes From Indonesia



Indonesian cuisine varies regionally, but many dishes are common among its 6,000 inhabited islands, including curries, satays, and fried rice. Indonesians have combined influences from Chinese, Malayan, and Indian cuisine with their own dishes to create a unique culinary tradition that, in turn, has influenced many other countries. Surrounded by ocean waters, fish and seafood are plentiful, and because the Indonesian soil is so fertile, an abundance of fruits, vegetables, grains, herbs, and spices are produced.
Fried Rice

Fried Rice

Indonesian fried rice can include many different ingredients, and it is a good way to use up leftovers. Fried rice is traditionally cooked in a wok so that all the ingredients can be cooked quickly. This is an easy-to-make and delicious dish, which can be a meal in itself.
Find this recipie on Page 283 of Kitchens of the World
Chicken Satay

Chicken Satay

Chicken satay is a famous traditional Indonesian dish. Thin slices of marinated chicken, meat, or fish are threaded on bamboo skewers and grilled. Traditionally, they are grilled over a wood fire. Satay can be served as part of a meal or enjoyed as an appetizer with a spicy peanut dipping sauce.
Find this recipie on Page 284 of Kitchens of the World