5 Worst Indonesian Foods According to Taste Atlas

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesia is not only famous for its stunning natural landscapes and diverse culture, but also for its rich and varied culinary delights. However, not all types of Indonesian food are popular with many people.

Citing the online travel and traditional food guide site Taste Atlas, here are the five worst foods from Indonesia:

1. Buntil

Buntil is a traditional dish originating from Java. This food consists of grated coconut, red chilies, shallots, garlic, anchovies, salt and sugar wrapped in taro, cassava or papaya leaves. These ingredients are boiled in coconut milk and spices such as garlic, turmeric, lemongrass and lemon leaves.

2. Karedok

Karedok is a traditional Indonesian salad made from chopped fresh and raw vegetables served with a special peanut sauce. Cucumber, cabbage, long beans, Thai basil, bean sprouts and eggplant are commonly used, but other veggies can also be used.

The sauce is made from ground peanuts with salt, coconut sugar and fried chilies. The flavor of the sauce can be adjusted by adding other ingredients such as shrimp paste or garlic. Although often compared to gado-gado, karedok is still distinguished by its use of only raw ingredients due to the peanut sauce used.

3. Cilok

This typical West Java food comes in the form of chewy balls prepared with the basic ingredients of tapioca flour and various additions such as dried shrimp, garlic or spring onions. Whether boiled or fried, cilok is usually served with a sweet peanut sauce or a spicy sauce based on tomato sauce and sweet soy sauce. Cilok is sold by street vendors and is usually served on skewers.

4. Nasi Kucing

Nasi Kucing is a traditional Indonesian dish originating from Surakarta, Yogyakarta, and Semarang in Central Java. This dish consists of a small amount of rice topped with tempeh, dried fish, chili sauce, and sometimes cucumber, chicken, and eggs.

This mixture is usually wrapped in banana leaves. The name of this dish refers to the small amount of rice that is usually served. Nasi Kucing is often found in street stalls or small roadside eateries.

5. Bakso Bakar (Grilled Meatballs)

Bakso Bakar is a traditional Indonesian snack similar to regular meatballs. These meatballs are usually made from beef, starch, eggs, soy sauce, and liquid margarine. The meat is usually seasoned with garlic, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.

Once formed, Bakso Bakar is briefly boiled or steamed, then skewered and grilled over charcoal until cooked. These can be found at street vendors. The appearance of these grilled meatballs is similar to Japanese meatballs called yakitori.

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