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TEMPE GORENG: Fermented Soy Beans Fried In Many Ways
Protein-Packed Snacks – Kids' Favorite!
Tempe (Tempeh) goreng is a delicious savory treat for all to enjoy! Tempe is fermented soybean, and it's very soft when fresh. Not only are they yummy but they're also packed with easy-to-digest nutrients after fermentation. Moreover, there are dozens of different kinds of fried tempeh you can try! There are thinly-sliced ones, which are crispy and resemble potato chips; there's also Tempe Goreng Tepung, which is covered in batter and then fried; and of course, there's the classic fried soft block of soy, best eaten with kecap manis (sweet soy sauce). They're very easy to cook at home, just buy a raw block of tempeh, slice it, season to taste, and fry or bake!
Where to get them: Best Online Grocery Delivery Websites And Apps In Jakarta
BALAPIS: Sticky Layered Cake
Sweet Sticky Snack
A sweet traditional treat from Manado, North Sulawesi! Balapis is a sticky layered pudding-like cake, usually pandan or chocolate flavored. They're easy to eat, and taste excellent too! Kids love peeling each layer one by one and savoring the sweet flavor. You can buy them as a dessert at a lot of Manadonese restaurants, or in online stores. Balapis is a bit tricky to make at home, but there are tons of recipes to follow online that'll make it easier!
Where to get them: Beautika, 3 locations in Central And South Jakarta, beautika-manado.com
SOTO MIE: Beef Noodle Soup
Beef Broth Soup With Crispy Rolls
You can't go wrong with some Soto Mie on a rainy day! Soto Mie is a beef broth soup that is full of delicious spices, filled with shaved cabbages, tomatoes, beef, and two different types of noodles: rice vermicelli and yellow egg noodles. There are two areas in Indonesia famous for their Soto Mie: Jakarta (Betawi) and Bogor. Either one of them is delicious, topped with fried vermicelli-stuffed spring rolls and sometimes meatballs and tofu as well. Don't forget to add the chili sauce and squeeze the kaffir lime right before eating!
Where to get them: Soto Mie Puri Pak H. Darjo, Samping toko kue triniti Jalan Raya Kembangan, Komplek Rukan Puri Kembangan Blok A 3, Jakarta, +6281219993585, Instagram
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