Nasi uduk translates to mixed rice, and is a dish of rice cooked in coconut milk mixed with various herbs and spices. They’re a popular street food and can be found at many streetside stalls and restaurants. The cone shaped packages can be made with a variety of fish including tuna, mackerel and even prawn. These steamed fish dumplings served in peanut sauce are Indonesia’s answer to dim sum. This famous meal is eaten all over the world in many different formats, but what makes Indonesia’s rendition particularly special is the darkness of the rice, thanks to the use of thick, sweet soy sauce known as kecap manis. Indonesian fried rice known as Nasi Goreng is Indonesia’s national dish for good reason. However, travellers will be able to sample this dish all over Indonesia. Similar to a beef curry (although with less sauce and a richer flavour), Beef Rendang is a spicy dish that is traditionally served at special festive events like weddings. Satay is a great meal to eat on the run or equally good as part of a feast in a restaurant.
Vegetarians can also try this sauce on rice cakes called ketupat. Satay is delicious skewered meat (often chicken), which is cooked over hot coals, covered in a spicy peanut sauce. Here are some of the most popular foods and drinks you should try in Indonesia: Satay Native to Indonesia, populations of these bizarre beasts are sadly in decline due to poaching and habitat loss. What do you get when you cross a pig and a deer? The odd looking Babirusa: a short and stocky animal with large, curled horns. Scared of snakes? Now you'll have to search the ground and the air as these aerodynamic reptiles have found a novel way to move between the treetops, by becoming airborne and gliding for up to 30 metres. Described as the ‘perfect predator’, this stealthy beast makes for an exhilarating sight. The fearsome Komodo Dragon is the world’s largest lizard, often weighing up to 70 kilograms. Don’t expect to see many of these guys though they are classified as ‘critically endangered’. Inhabiting the island of New Guinea, this crazy critter snuffles about the forest floor using its large snout. Don’t be fooled though, this super-cute creature packs a deadly punch – it is the world's only poisonous primate! 7. With some estimates putting their numbers at just over 300, an international effort is underway to protect this incredible animal. Sumatran TigerĪ noble predator with an almost mythical status, the Sumatran tiger stalks its prey deep within the jungles of Sumatra. With family groups usually led by dominant females, Sulawesi macaques are a prime example of 'girl power' in action. Native to the island of Sulawesi, these crafty primates are known for being exceptionally social creatures.
Perhaps suffering from ‘small bear syndrome’, these fiery characters are often quite aggressive, defying their nickname as the ‘Honey Bear’. Sun BearĪ perennial favourite, the sun bear can be found on many of Indonesia’s islands.
Living deep within Sulawesi’s rainforest canopies, this enigmatic and shy rodent can be tough to spot, so stay quiet and alert if you want catch a glimpse of one. Covered in a reddish brown fur, the Sumatran rhino is a solitary animal, and has been quietly grazing the grasslands for thousands of years. Appearing almost prehistoric, the Sumatran rhino is smaller in both size and number than its African cousins.
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