Taste Indonesia: the most delicious vegetarian dishes

By TravelWiseFeb 10, 2024 19:24 PMNews
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Taste Indonesia: the most delicious vegetarian dishes
Dishes reflect the diversity and flavor variations of Indonesia's vegetarian cuisine. Source: pixabay

Indonesia is an archipelago that attracts gourmets with its beautiful scenery and rich culture. Although the country is famous for its diverse and savory cuisine, vegetarians will also find their pleasure here.

From flavorful curries to delicious street food, Indonesia has something for everyone. Newsbytesapp.com offers you to dive into the fascinating world of vegetarian flavors of Indonesian cuisine.

Gudeg

Gudeg is one of the favorite dishes in Indonesia because of its sweet flavor, which is often combined with a variety of savory garnishes. It is made from young, unripe jackfruit that is cooked for a long time with palm sugar and coconut milk. This dish is characterized by the exquisite flavor of coconut milk combined with jackfruit.

Gado gado

Gado gado is an Indonesian vegetable salad that includes tofu, tempeh, long beans, spinach, potatoes, bean sprouts, and other vegetables. The vegetables are usually glazed with a flavorful peanut sauce after boiling or steaming. Gado gado is often served with pressed rice cakes and is a complete vegetarian dinner rich in nutrients.

Sayur asem

Sayur asem, or "sour soup," has hints of tamarind sourness. It is one of the most popular vegetable dishes in Indonesia. The spice-infused broth contains ingredients such as jackfruit, melingjo, long beans, bilimbi, pumpkin, corn, and chayote.

Terong balado

This dish is made with balado, hot chili sauce, and a mixture of eggplant. The sauce is made with red chili peppers, shallots, palm sugar, tamarind juice, garlic, and salt. The vegetables are fried with the balado sauce after being sliced and deep-fried. Terong balado is usually served with white rice.

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