This is Pak Yanto. He was a most welcome sight the other night. Having put in a few hours writing time, I’d just stepped out of the local coffee shop I’d been in. I was super hungry and wondering what to do for food. It was too late to order anything, and I’d missed (so I thought) my nasi goreng guy (usually passes my house around 9pm). Then who came walking past the coffee shop but him! It was an “Alhamdulilah” moment! See a clip of him in action:
You can learn a lot about a country’s culture through it’s food. Here’s an example of what I mean: History of Ketupat. And for the rest…Â I thought I’d just let the pictures speak : )
Snack Box – Generally given on arrival at events
Inside the snack box – Contents vary
Bubur Ayam – Chicken Rice Porridge (breakfast)
Bubur Ayam – Ready to go
Gada-Gado – Raw Vegetable Salad w/spicy Peanut Sauce
Gorengan! – Fried snacks!
e.g. onion fritter, banana fritter, cassava
Ketupat – Compressed/Pounded rice steamed in coconut leaves
Idul Fitri Dishes – Rendang (spicy beef), Yellow Chicken Curry & more (from a neighbour)
Bakso – Meatball Noodle Soup
Soto Ayam – Chicken Noodle Soup
Ayam Cabe Hijo & Nasi Goreng – Fried Chicken w/fresh green chilli sauce & Fried Rice (one of my favourites)
Mie Goreng (pedas) – Stir Fried Noodles (spicy)
Cabe! – Chills! Served w/almost everything
Me ‘n’ Nasi Goreng (pedas)
~ For the true Foodies out there, you’ll prob enjoy checking out these: