10 Indonesian Foods and Brands that Bring Indonesian Vibes in Your Home

TheIndonesia.id - Indonesia has reopened some tourist destinations but the government keeps implementing tight health protocols. You might miss the Indonesian foods and drinks that give a different sensation to you. Don't worry, look at these Indonesian brands and foods that you can buy or self-cook at home.

Fried Rice

Fried rice or “Nasi Goreng” has always been the main culinary of Indonesian. Every Indonesian must have eaten this once in their life. Every corner of the country has its own style of fried rice. It's a good idea for you to cook your own fried rice at home. Of course, you have to start with plain rice as the main staple.

Then you will only need vegetable oil, shallot, garlic, salt, flavoring, egg, chicken, chili, and ketchup. Sure you will need a wok or pan, a cooking spoon, and a fire stove. There are many good YouTube videos you can search for how to blend them all together to be great fried rice.

Rendang

Rendang was once announced as the most delicious food on CNNGo. Originally from West Sumatra, Indonesia, rendang got a highlight when a Malaysian contestant in a famous Master Chef competition serve it. Gordon Ramsay ever came to the birthplace of Rendang to cook it. Rendang uses beef as the main material then it takes some spices also coconut milk to caramelize the beef. You can get the recipe from online sources.

Chicken Satay

This is a local version of grilled meat, barbeque, or steak kind of. Small pieces of meat grilled on a skewer and served with a spiced sauce that typically contains peanuts. The most popular satay is from chicken and lamb, but you can find some made of beef or pork. You can make your own satay at home because the ingredients are available in any market around you.

Tempeh

Next, tempeh or “Tempe” is the traditional food using fermented soybean as the main material. This protein rich food is healthy and you can cook it in various ways such as fried tempeh, mendoan (fried tempeh with flour), sautéed tempeh, or combines it with vegetables as on stir fry. Tempeh mainly made using soybean.

Indomie

Lately, Indomie was announced as the most delicious instant noodle by a website. You can find this Indonesian brand in many countries including United States. The manufacturer customizes Indomie following the local taste.  If you cannot find it in a popular hypermarket, you have to visit the Asian store  near you.

Tolak Angin

Tolak Angin is an Indonesian brand famous for herb drink that people use to warm up their bodies and heal cold. Indonesian people call the cold “masuk angin” especially when you feels cold, headache, nausea, or sore throat.  Sido Muncul manufacturers make it from herbs like gingers, mints, and honey. Try to cure a cold by drinking Tolak Angin directly or mix it with hot tea.

Kacang Dua Kelinci

Kacang Dua Kelinci (or literally Two Rabbits Peanut) is an Indonesian roasted peanut brand that uses two rabbits as the logo. You can see the two rabbits image on the wrap. Besides the delicious taste, Kacang Dua Kelinci has been sponsored the Spain Football League. The snack is verypopular in Europe and has been existing for more than 20 years.

Silverqueen

Well, the next delicious Indonesian food is from a chocolate bar name Silver Queen. This bar has been produced since 1950. This chocolate brand uses Indonesian cacao that has better quality than cocoa from other countries. Silver Queen popularity in Indonesia is way above its competitor like Cadbury, M&M, Toblerone, Kit Kat, and Lotte.   

Equil

Equil comes as the Indonesian brand of mineral water with international penetration such as Australia, Italy and Saudi Arabia. Equil bottles mineral water from Mount Salak in West Java. It is a truly mineral water which is healthy and refreshing.

Extra Joss

Lastly, Extra Joss is an Indonesian brand for energy drink. It goes international, exported to many countries.