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Siomay
Siomay (also somai) () is an Indonesian steamed fish dumpling with vegetables served in peanut sauce. It is derived from the Chinese shumai. It is considered a light meal, similar to the Chinese dim sum. It is traditionally made from pork but is frequently substituted with ''tenggiri'' (Spanish mackerel), as many Indonesians observe the ''halal'' dietary law. Sometimes other types of seafood such as tuna, mackerel, and prawn or poultry such as chicken also can be used to make siomay. Other complements to siomay include steamed cabbage, potatoes, bitter gourd, boiled egg, and tofu. Siomay is often cut into bite-size pieces and topped with peanut sauce, sweet soy sauce, chili sauce, and a dash of lime juice. Origin and varieties Siomay is ubiquitous in Indonesian cities; it is one of the most popular snacks or light meals in Indonesia. It can be found in street-side food stalls, travelling carts, bicycle vendors, and restaurants, and is considered a popular school meal for Indon ...
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Shumai
''Shumai'' ( zh, s=烧卖, t=燒賣, p=shāomài, cy=sīu-máai, poj=sio-māi) is a type of traditional Chinese dumpling made of ground pork. In Cantonese cuisine, it is usually served as a dim sum snack. In addition to accompanying the Chinese diaspora, variations of ''shumai'' are found in Japan and Southeast Asia, such as the Indonesian '' siomay''. In Australia, it developed into dim sim. Popular Chinese varieties Cantonese ''siumaai'' This is the most well-known variety outside of Asia and is from the southern provinces of Guangdong and Guangxi. As prepared in Cantonese cuisine, ''siumaai'' is also referred to as "pork and mushroom dumpling". Its standard filling consists primarily of ground pork, small whole or chopped shrimp, Chinese black mushroom, green onion (also called scallion) and ginger with seasonings of Chinese rice wine (e.g. Shaoxing rice wine), soy sauce, sesame oil and chicken stock. Bamboo shoots, water chestnuts and pepper can also be added. T ...
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Batagor
Batagor (abbreviated from , "fried bakso ndtofu") is a Sundanese dish from Indonesia, and popular in Southeast Asia, consisting of fried fish dumplings, usually served with peanut sauce. It is traditionally made from minced ''tenggiri'' (Spanish mackerel), although other types of seafood such as tuna, mackerel, and prawn may also be used. The fish paste is subsequently stuffed into wonton skins or filled into tofu, and then deep-fried in palm oil. Street-side batagor fried dumplings are usually served with fried tofu and finger-shaped fried '' otak-otak'' fish cakes. These batagor components are cut into bite-size pieces and topped with peanut sauce, '' kecap manis'' (sweet soy sauce), ''sambal'' (chili paste), and lime juice. As a fried food, batagor generally has a crispy and crunchy texture. Since their serving methods are identical, batagor and siomay are often sold by the same vendor, with batagor being offered as a crispy variation of siomay. History and origin Bata ...
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Chinese Indonesian Cuisine
Chinese Indonesian cuisine (, ) is characterized by the mixture of Chinese with local Indonesian style. Chinese Indonesians, mostly descendant of Han ethnic Hokkien and Hakka speakers, brought their legacy of Chinese cuisine, and modified some of the dishes with the addition of Indonesian ingredients, such as '' kecap manis'' (sweet soy sauce), palm sugar, peanut sauce, chili, ''santan'' (coconut milk) and local spices to form a hybrid Chinese-Indonesian cuisine. Some of the dishes and cakes share the same style as in Malaysia and Singapore, known as Nyonya cuisine by the Peranakan. Chinese cuisine legacy Chinese influences are evident in Indonesian food. The Chinese cooking style that has influenced Indonesian cuisine was mainly Hokkien cuisine. Popular Chinese Indonesian foods include '' bakmi'', '' mie ayam'', ''pangsit'', '' bakso'', ''lumpia'', '' kwetiau goreng'' and '' mie goreng''. Chinese culinary culture is particularly evident in Indonesian cuisine throug ...
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Batagor
Batagor (abbreviated from , "fried bakso ndtofu") is a Sundanese dish from Indonesia, and popular in Southeast Asia, consisting of fried fish dumplings, usually served with peanut sauce. It is traditionally made from minced ''tenggiri'' (Spanish mackerel), although other types of seafood such as tuna, mackerel, and prawn may also be used. The fish paste is subsequently stuffed into wonton skins or filled into tofu, and then deep-fried in palm oil. Street-side batagor fried dumplings are usually served with fried tofu and finger-shaped fried '' otak-otak'' fish cakes. These batagor components are cut into bite-size pieces and topped with peanut sauce, '' kecap manis'' (sweet soy sauce), ''sambal'' (chili paste), and lime juice. As a fried food, batagor generally has a crispy and crunchy texture. Since their serving methods are identical, batagor and siomay are often sold by the same vendor, with batagor being offered as a crispy variation of siomay. History and origin Bata ...
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Sundanese Cuisine
Sundanese cuisine (; ) is the cuisine of the Sundanese people of West Java, Western Java, and Banten, Indonesia. It is one of the most popular foods in Indonesia. Sundanese food is characterised by its freshness; the famous lalab eaten with sambal and also karedok demonstrate the Sundanese fondness for fresh raw vegetables. Unlike the rich and spicy taste, infused with coconut milk and curry of Minangkabau cuisine, the Sundanese cuisine displays the simple and clear taste; ranged from savoury salty, fresh sourness, mild sweetness, to hot and spicy. Sambal terasi is the most important and the most common condiment in Sundanese cuisine, and eaten together with lalab or fried tofu and tempeh. Sayur Asem vegetable tamarind soup is probably the most popular vegetable soup dish in Sundanese cuisine. Another popular soup is Soto (food), Soto Bandung, a soup of beef and daikon radish, and mie kocok noodle soup with beef meat and ''cartilage, kikil''. Ingredients Fresh water fishes su ...
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Cuisine Of Indonesia
Indonesian cuisine is a collection of various regional culinary traditions by various ethnic groups that formed in the archipelagic nation of Indonesia. There are a wide variety of recipes and cuisines in part because Indonesia is composed of approximately 6,000 populated islands of the total 17,508 in the world's largest archipelago,"Indonesian Cuisine."Epicurina.com
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with more than 600 ethnic groups. There are many regional cuisines, often based upon indigenous culture with some foreign influenc ...
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Sundanese People
The Sundanese (; ) are an Austronesian people, Austronesian ethnic group native to Java in Indonesia, primarily West Java. They number approximately 42 million and form Ethnic groups in Indonesia, Indonesia's second most populous ethnic group. They speak the Sundanese language, which is part of the Austronesian languages. The western area of the island of Java, namely the provinces of West Java, Banten, and Jakarta, as well as the westernmost part of Central Java, is called by the Sundanese people ''Tatar Sunda'' or ''Pasundan'' (meaning Sundanese land). Sundanese migrants can also be found in Lampung, South Sumatra, and, to a lesser extent, in Central Java and East Java. The Sundanese people can also be found on several other islands in Indonesia such as Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Bali and Papua (province), Papua. Origins Migration theories The Sundanese are of Austronesian peoples, Austronesian origins and are thought to have originated in Taiwan. They migrated through th ...
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Chinese Cuisine
Chinese cuisine comprises cuisines originating from Greater China, China, as well as from Overseas Chinese, Chinese people from other parts of the world. Because of the Chinese diaspora and the historical power of the country, Chinese cuisine has profoundly influenced many other cuisines in Asia and beyond, with modifications made to cater to local palates. Chinese food staples such as rice, soy sauce, noodles, tea, chili oil, and tofu, and utensils such as chopsticks and the wok, can now be found worldwide. The world's earliest eating establishments recognizable as Restaurant, restaurants in the modern sense first emerged in Song dynasty China during the 11th and 12th centuries. Street food became an integral aspect of Chinese food culture during the Tang dynasty, and the street food culture of much of Southeast Asia was established by workers imported from China during the late 19th century. The preferences for seasoning and Chinese cooking techniques, cooking techniques in ...
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Dumpling
Dumplings are a broad class of dishes that consist of pieces of cooked dough (made from a variety of starchy sources), often wrapped around a filling. The dough can be based on bread, wheat or other flours, or potatoes, and it may be filled with meat, Fish as food, fish, tofu, cheese, vegetables, or a combination. Dumplings may be prepared using a variety of cooking methods and are found in many world cuisines. One of the earliest mentions of dumplings comes from the Chinese scholar Shu Xi who mentions them in a poem 1,700 years ago. In addition, archaeologically preserved dumplings have been found in Turpan, Turfan, Xinjiang, China dating back over 1,000 years. Definition The precise definition of a dumpling is controversial, varying across individuals and cultures. The term emerged in English by the 17th century, where it referred to a small lump of dough cooked by simmering or steaming. The definition has since grown to include filled dumplings, where the dough encloses ...
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Peanut Sauce
Peanut sauce, satay sauce (saté sauce), ''bumbu kacang'', ''sambal kacang'', or ''pecel'' is an Indonesian cuisine, Indonesian sauce made from ground roasted or fried peanuts, widely used in Indonesian cuisine and many other dishes throughout the world. Peanut sauce is used with meat and vegetables, with grilled skewered meat, such as satay, poured over vegetables as salad dressing such as in ''gado-gado'', or as a dipping sauce. Ingredients Many different recipes for making peanut sauces exist, resulting in a variety of flavours, textures and consistency. The main ingredient is ground roasted peanuts, for which peanut butter can act as a substitute. Other typical ingredients include coconut milk, soy sauce, tamarind, galangal, garlic, and spices (such as coriander seed or cumin). Other possible ingredients are chili peppers, sugar, fried onion, and lemongrass. The texture and consistency of a peanut sauce mainly reflect the amount of water being mixed in it. Regional Ind ...
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