Indonesia
Sweet Soy Sambal
Sambal Kecap
Chili in sweet soy sauce with shallots and tomatoes, simple but flavorful condiment.
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Sweet Soy Sauce
Kecap Manis
Thick sweet Indonesian soy sauce, essential condiment in Indonesian cuisine, made with palm sugar.
East Java, Indonesia
Tahu campur
Tahu campur is the Lamongan bowl of beef tendon broth over fried tofu, noodles and petis.
West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Taliwang Chicken
Ayam Taliwang
Lombok grilled chicken with spicy sambal, served with plecing kangkung, fiery and aromatic.
West Java, Indonesia
Tamarind Vegetable Soup
Sayur Asem
Sour tamarind-based vegetable soup with various vegetables, refreshing Sundanese specialty.
West Java, Indonesia
Tauco
Tauco is fermented soybean paste made in Cianjur and Pekalongan, sold in jars as an Indonesian condiment.
Indonesia
Tempeh
Indonesian-influenced fermented soybean cake, often fried or cooked in curry; a protein-rich food adopted in Timor-Leste through Indonesian influence; found at local markets and eateries; typically sliced and fried until crispy; a versatile ingredient that absorbs flavours well.
Surakarta (Solo), Indonesia
Tengkleng
Tengkleng is a Solo soup of goat bones and meat simmered with spices in a light, savoury broth.
East Nusa Tenggara, Timor-Leste
Timorese Palm Wine
Tua Sabu
Traditional palm wine made from the sap of lontar or coconut palms; the sap is collected from cut flower buds and ferments naturally; a mildly alcoholic, slightly sweet drink; part of Timorese cultural traditions and ceremonies; shared across Southeast Asian palm wine traditions; a TasteAtlas-listed product.
Indonesia
Tuak (Palm-Sap Wine)
Tuak
Fermented palm sap wine, traditional alcoholic beverage from various Indonesian regions.
Indonesia
Unfiltered Coffee
Kopi Tubruk
Traditional Javanese unfiltered coffee made by boiling ground coffee with water, letting grounds settle.
Indonesia
Village Fried Rice
Nasi Goreng Kampung
Rustic village-style fried rice with simple ingredients, emphasizing authentic home-cooked flavors.
West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Water Spinach Salad
Plecing Kangkung
Lombok water spinach with spicy tomato sambal, grated coconut, and terasi, fresh and fiery.
West Sumatra, Indonesia
West Sumatran Egg Tea
Teh Talua
Minangkabau specialty tea with whisked egg yolk and sweetened condensed milk, frothy and rich.
Central Java, Indonesia
Wingko
Wingko, the dense pan-baked coconut-and-glutinous-rice cake sold at Semarang station as the city's standard gift, is a named regional product.
Brunei
Woven Rice Cake
Ketupat
Rice compressed in woven palm leaf pouches and boiled, rice cake for Eid celebrations
Surakarta (Solo), Indonesia
Wrapped Satay
Sate Buntel
Solo-style minced goat meat wrapped in membrane fat, grilled over charcoal.
Indonesia
Yellow Fish Soup
Ikan Kuah Kuning
Maluku and Papuan yellow fish soup with turmeric, served with papeda, rich and aromatic.
Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Yogyakarta Sweet Jackfruit Stew
Gudeg
Yogyakarta specialty of young jackfruit cooked in coconut milk and palm sugar for hours, sweet and savory.