In Indonesia, cuisine, other than food, is considered to reflect history and culture. It provokes a long period under imperialism with “Dutch Indonesian” cuisine. It is also a prime manifestation of multiracial society. Now, let’s look at a distinctive perspective of this unique cuisine- Indonesian street food.
To begin, let me tell you why this country is my chosen destination. Apart from this project, i have another one with the analogous topic "Hanoi street food". On the spur of the moment, i intended to give my country a choice so that i was able to save a great wealth of time. However, after a few days of contemplation, i had a change of heart. The image of Bali, which has left a profound impression on me since the wedding of Hawick Lau (Luu Khai Uy) and Duong Mich was celebrated here, suddenly crossed my mind. Then, when conducting a quick research on the Internet, i was really captivated by Indonesian cuisine. Albert Einstein once said that "Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere". At this moment in time, i can't afford a visit to this insular country; however, imagination in the process of completing this project will equip me with a golden chance of discovering an exhilarating perspective of Indonesia. Let's join with me in this fascinating journey!
The “land of thousand islands” enchants visitors not only by spectacular scenery but also by its diverse street food, which varies from region to region. And, if Jakarta or Surabaya is your destination, you will stand a golden chance of enjoying one dish with scores of versions manifesting local and regional ingredients and customs. In particular, international influence is well-reflected in Indonesian street foods.
In Indonesia, street food is carried by pedagang kaki lima, which means five feet. According to Wikipedia, five feet can be attributed to five-foot distance between urban buildings, or perhaps they are “three feet of the cart and two feet of the vendor.”Especially, each kind of street food is notified by a unique song. “For example, the bakso seller will hit the side of a soup bowl, whereas mie ayam is announced by hitting a wood block.”
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Another place that you can find street food is in warungs, small wood-made stalls with a bench for customers and a counter laying the food. Your breakfast will be wonderful wandering a myriad of warungs. In particular, a bowl of water with a slice of lime is provided for customers to wash hands before and after meals.
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Indonesian street food and renowned figure
U.S. President Barack Obama, who lived in Indonesia for four years as a child, was deeply moved when his favourite boyhood foods were served at a state dinner hosted by the Indonesian president in November 2010. He especially enjoyed several common street foods that were served at the dinner: bakso, or meatballs; nasi goreng, fried rice; emping, a puffy fried cracker made from the fruit of the Belinjo tree; and krupuk, a crunchy shrimp cracker. One of his teachers said that as a child, Obama’s nickname was “krupuk” because he loved the crackers so much. “Semuanya enak”, the president said at the end of the banquet. “Everything is delicious!”(Bruce & Colleen, 2013, p.185.)
Reference list
Bruce, K., Colleen, T.D. (2013), Street Food around the World: An Encyclopedia of Food and Culture, ABC-CLIO, California.
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