BEST FOOD DISCUSSION - Palatable, Savory, Delicious Food Found In ASEAN

[AhSoonNo1]

Pisang Goreng Sambal Roa (Fried Banana with Chili)
Pisang Goreng is a deep fried batter fritter and in Indonesia, is accompanied with Sambal chili. The banana used in Jakarta is not overly ripe and sweet unlike Singapore, still retaining a starchy firm body. The sambal roa is made with fish and adds extreme spicy kick. Comes with fritters as well for added crunch and is a popular snack for many locals.



Gorengan (Fried Foods)
Gorengan literally means ‘fried things’, which is what this popular push cart (geropak) sells. All sorts of ingredients are deep fried and sold, including yam, pineapple, Tempeh (fermented soy beans), tofu, spring rolls and many others. No doubt unhealthy and a precursor for a heart attack as the oil is re-fried an unknown number of times. Reused oil always seems to taste better.




Otak-Otak (Brain-Brain Fish Cake)
Otak-Otak is popular in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore but of course with their variations. I find the Indonesian version to differ the most from the other regions, being mostly pale whitish in color with only little or no chili within the fish paste mix itself. The Jakarta otak fish paste is mostly made with ikan tenggiri (wahoo fish), coconut milk, lemongrass and spices, and is grilled or steamed in banana leaf like other variations of otak for added fragrance.
Otak literally means ‘brain’, which could be derived from the idea that this dish looks like a soft, squishy fish brain.

[Vespa0l]

Originally Posted by FunnyHippo

JiBye...
You all clones still sucking each others' KKJs here and exchanging points ah?
Time to wake up your Farking idea lah...

I salute TS for his dedication to food and ignore all these clones.

[AhSoonNo1]

Originally Posted by Vespa0l

I salute TS for his dedication to food and ignore all these clones.

Thank you for your support.

[JiByeLoong]

Very good thread, thanks bro AhSoonNo1

[AhSoonNo1]

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Bakpao (Meat Bun)
Bakpao is adopted from the Hokkien name 肉包, which literally means meat dumpling or bun. Originally of Chinese origin from the many Hokkiens living in Indonesia, Bakpao’s initial recipe used pork meat, while many Indonesians have adapted the Bakpao to be filled with other Muslim friendly ingredients like Chicken or vegetables.



Ketoprak Jakarta
Ketoprak is another typical street food in Jakarta but has also spread across Java with its popularity. The vegetarian Ketoprak consists of tofu, lontong (compressed rice cake), beehoon, boiled egg, bean sprouts and cabbage, doused in peanut sauce and topped with fried shallots and kerupuk (deep-fried flavoured rice crackers).



Kerak Telor (Spicy Omelette)
Kerak Telor is made from glutinious rice fried with duck egg, and topped with shredded coconut, fried shallots and dried shrimp. Duck egg is considered to be more flavorful over chicken eggs, which I have to agree.
A Betawi traditional snack, Kerak Telor vendors are most prominent during the annual Jakarta fair and considered a popular choice for visitors. In the past, Kerak Telor was also considered to be food for the wealthy and served during parties.

[SureScore]

TS, keep up the good work. Support you all the way here.

[AhSoonNo1]

Originally Posted by SureScore

TS, keep up the good work. Support you all the way here.

Thank you for your encouragement.

[AhSoonNo1]

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Bebek Goreng (Fried Duck)
Bebek Goreng can be found in many street stalls as well as fancier restaurants and is usually sold with rice. Because of this, Bebek Goreng is sometimes also sold as ‘Nasi bebek’ or duck rice. This dish is traditionally eaten with the hands only to really reach every nook and cranny of the duck. There is also a fried chicken version known as Ayam goreng.
The duck is usually marinated with a variety of spices like galangal ginger, lemongrass, bay leaves and cumin, then fried in a pan with loads of oil till its crispy brown.




Martabak Manis (Sweet stuffed pancake)
Martabak is a soft stuffed pancake and the filling vastly varies from country to country. In Indonesia, Martabak Manis is a popular street dessert version that sees all sorts of sweet ingredients within like condensed milk, cheese and even nutella and toblerone chocolate. The savoury, egg version also found in Indonesia is more commonly known as Martabak Malabar for locals to distinguish from the dessert variant.
The Martabak in Singapore is not stuffed and completely different from the Indonesian variety- The Ban Jian Kueh in Singapore seems to more closely resemble Jakarta’s Martabak Manis instead.



Durian Pancake
Probably originating from Medan where there is an abundance of durian merchants, Durian pancakes have spread across Indonesia. Simply made with flour and durian cream puree, the most common presentation is the squarish stuffed pancake although a thinner crepe-like version is also popular.
The skin is sometimes flavoured with Pandan leaves for that green hue, or even strawberry and chocolate.

[I55055]

Bro, I love durian. Thanks.

Originally Posted by AhSoonNo1

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Durian Pancake
Probably originating from Medan where there is an abundance of durian merchants, Durian pancakes have spread across Indonesia. Simply made with flour and durian cream puree, the most common presentation is the squarish stuffed pancake although a thinner crepe-like version is also popular.
The skin is sometimes flavoured with Pandan leaves for that green hue, or even strawberry and chocolate.

[AhSoonNo1]

Thank you for support. Will continue with Indonesia food.

[Dixon]

Originally Posted by AhSoonNo1

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Just upped you back.

[AhSoonNo1]

Originally Posted by Dixon

Just upped you back.

Thank you very much.

[AhSoonNo1]

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Roti Bakar (Grilled Bread)
Roti Bakar is a thick toast that many Indonesians eat for breakfast or dessert. Street vendors selling Roti Bakar or ‘Ropita’ stalls often offer a variety of toppings including strawberry, banana cheese, pineapple and chocolates. Chocolate and cheese Roti Bakar appears to be the most popular choice among locals though, with a blend of melting shredded cheese and chocolate further sweetened with condensed milk drizzled all over the toast.



Sate (Satay)
This famous meat skewer originated from Java, Indonesia and has pretty much become the national dish- it’s no surprise this is my favorite item on the list and Indonesia is where I’ve eaten the best satay in my life.
A popular delicacy consisting of meats like chicken, beef and mutton, each satay is grilled over wood or charcoal fire for that familiar barbecue flavour. The most popular version is also accompanied with spicy peanut and pineapple sauce. Variations include satay made with offal or intestines with a plethora of different sauces.



Sop Buntut (Oxtail Soup)
Sop Buntut is another well-known food in Indonesia. The ‘ox’ in oxtail soup actually just refers to beef and not any specific cow, and probably incorporated because it’s unwanted by butchers (nowadays oxtail is quite in demand). In Indonesia, slices of fried or barbecued oxtail is cooked in a clear, rich beef broth with loads of vegetables.

[TomMaffo1ter]

One of my favorite soup in Jakarta.

Originally Posted by AhSoonNo1

Sop Buntut (Oxtail Soup)
Sop Buntut is another well-known food in Indonesia. The ‘ox’ in oxtail soup actually just refers to beef and not any specific cow, and probably incorporated because it’s unwanted by butchers (nowadays oxtail is quite in demand). In Indonesia, slices of fried or barbecued oxtail is cooked in a clear, rich beef broth with loads of vegetables.

[99099]

Not sure how much different is the satay compared to Singapore and Malaysia? Heard the sauce thicker in Jakarta. Anyone to answer?

Originally Posted by AhSoonNo1

Sate (Satay)
This famous meat skewer originated from Java, Indonesia and has pretty much become the national dish- it’s no surprise this is my favorite item on the list and Indonesia is where I’ve eaten the best satay in my life.
A popular delicacy consisting of meats like chicken, beef and mutton, each satay is grilled over wood or charcoal fire for that familiar barbecue flavour. The most popular version is also accompanied with spicy peanut and pineapple sauce. Variations include satay made with offal or intestines with a plethora of different sauces.