Traditional Foods
I’m a spicy beef dish, slow-cooked to be dry.
From West Sumatra, I make your taste buds fly.
What am I?
RENDANG
Stove in Indonesan is .....
Kompor
Garlic in Indonesian is .....
BAWANG PUTIH
I’m a flat bread topped with cheese and sauce,
From Italy I came, and I’m everyone’s boss.
PIZZA
The test of coffee without sugar is ...
Bitter
I’m spicy and crunchy, made from cassava skin.
A Javanese snack that comes in a tin.
What am I?
KERUPUK/KERIPIK/OPAK
Pemotong Telur bahasa inggrisnya
eggs slicer
Onion in Indonesian is .....
BAWANG BOMBAY
I’m a long, thin noodle dish, best served hot,
With tomato sauce or meat — I’m eaten a lot.
Spaghetti
This Indonesian beef dish is rich, spicy, and cooked for hours.
It melts in your mouth with deep savory flavor.
Spicy and savory (Rendang)
I’m a salad of boiled veggies and peanut sauce,
Served with crackers—I'm everyone’s boss!
What am I?
GADO GADO
I’m smaller than a pot, with one long handle.
Used to fry eggs, fish, or even a candle (just kidding!).
FRYING PAN/PAN/SKILET
I’m white or brown, sweet to the taste.
In cakes and cookies, I don’t go to waste.
SUGAR
I’m cold, rolled rice with fish or crab,
Served with soy sauce — give me a grab!
SUSHI
This green rice cake is sweet and chewy, with melted palm sugar inside.
The coconut on top adds a soft texture.
Sweet and chewy (Klepon)
: I’m beef or chicken on a skewer grilled right,
Dipped in peanut sauce, a savory delight.
What am I?
SATAY/SATE
I’m sharp and used to slice and dice.
I cut vegetables, meat, and everything nice.
KNIFE
I’m red or green, small but hot.
Add me for spice, just a dot!
Chili / Chili pepper
I’m a Turkish meat wrap, grilled and spun,
With pita and veggies — I’m second to none.
Kebab / Doner Kebab
This clear soup has a sour tamarind flavor and includes meat or fish.
It’s refreshing and tangy.
Sour and savory (Sayur Asem or Sinigang)
I’m coconut milk rice, eaten with rendang or egg,
Wrapped in banana leaves, not just a snack.
What am I?
NASI UDUK
I have many teeth but do not bite.
I’m used to shred cheese or carrots just right.
GRATER
I’m sweet and sticky, from bees I flow.
Add me to tea or make your toast glow.
Honey
I’m a Korean dish, spicy and red,
Fermented cabbage — enough said.
Kimchi
This food is grilled in banana leaves with rice and spices inside.
The taste is smoky and rich.
What’s the taste?
Smoky and savory Nasi Bakar