Indonesian+food

Indonesian food is a meal that consists of steamed rice and one or two main dishes made of fish, meat, chicken or vegetables, sometimes including soup, all of which are served together. A common side dish is sambal. They are typically eaten with the fingers or with a spoon and fork. In The Hague this style of food is something they are known for and proud of.

Some background knowledge of the Indonesian food is, Indonesia has been involved in trade with other countries many years back due to its location and natural resources.Indonesia’s ingredients were influenced by India, the Middle East, China, and Europe. Even before the Dutch came to colonize most of the archipelago, Spanish and Portuguese traders brought New World produce. Native Spices, such as cloves and nutmeg were introduced by the Indonesian Islands.

Indonesian meals are usually eaten with a spoon in the right hand and a fork in the left hand so as to push the food onto the spoon. Restaurants often serve a bowl of tap water with a slice of lime in it so as to allow the people to wash their hands after eating. This bowl of water should not to be consumed. Eating with chopsticks is generally only found in food stalls or restaurants serving Indonesian adaptations of Chinese cuisine, such as bakmie or mie ayam (chicken noodle) with pangsit (wonton), mee goreng (fried noodles), and kwetiau goreng (fried flat rice noodles).