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Rice is the foundation of Indonesian cuisine, served at nearly every meal in preparations ranging from fragrant steamed cones to fiery fried plates. These ten rice dishes are national staples.
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Indonesia's national dish of fried rice with kecap manis, egg, and chilli is eaten across all islands at every time of day.
Minangkabau-style steamed rice served with a spectacular array of pre-cooked curries, sambals, and crispy condiments.
A cone-shaped yellow turmeric rice centrepiece surrounded by side dishes is served at celebrations and declared Indonesia's national dish.

Mixed rice with small portions of meat, vegetables, peanuts, egg, and sambal varies by region across the entire archipelago.
Festive yellow rice coloured with turmeric and cooked in coconut milk symbolises good fortune and is served at ceremonies.
A Solo specialty of rice cooked in coconut milk with chicken, egg, and chayote, traditionally served on banana leaves.
Seasoned rice with chicken or seafood wrapped in banana leaves and grilled over charcoal for a smoky, fragrant result.
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Indonesia's national dish of fried rice with kecap manis, egg, and chilli is eaten across all islands at every time of day.
Minangkabau-style steamed rice served with a spectacular array of pre-cooked curries, sambals, and crispy condiments.
A cone-shaped yellow turmeric rice centrepiece surrounded by side dishes is served at celebrations and declared Indonesia's national dish.

Mixed rice with small portions of meat, vegetables, peanuts, egg, and sambal varies by region across the entire archipelago.
Festive yellow rice coloured with turmeric and cooked in coconut milk symbolises good fortune and is served at ceremonies.
A Solo specialty of rice cooked in coconut milk with chicken, egg, and chayote, traditionally served on banana leaves.
Seasoned rice with chicken or seafood wrapped in banana leaves and grilled over charcoal for a smoky, fragrant result.
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