Top Indonesian Traditional Snacks To Try
When you are taking a break or needing to eat light, Indonesian traditional snacks would be the option!
I have compiled a list of the favorite by multiple people, Indonesian traditional snacks here in Indonesia.
1- Lemper
Lemper is thought to have come from Java. It is glutinous rice mixed with shredded chicken. This Indonesian traditional snack has a strong taste of coconut milk. One of my favorites!
2- Sosis Solo
Sosis Solo comes from Solo, just like the name itself states. Solo is in Central Java. It is minced meat inside an omelet roll.
3- Semar Mendem
Semar Mendem comes from Yogyakarta. Similar to Lemper, it is shredded chicken inside glutinous rice. However, the glutinous rice of the lemper is wrapped around by a banana leaf, while the glutinous rice is wrapped around by an egg mixture.
4- Rujak
Rujak comes from Central Java. It is a fruit salad mixed in a spicy dressing. Some vendors provide you with the option of picking the spiciness level from very high to low.
5- Nagasari Hongkue
Nagasari Hongkue is thought to have received its popularity from Java. This is Indonesia’s version of a banana cake. The nagasari hongkue is a banana cake wrapped in a banana leaf.
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