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Indonesia, the largest archipelago and the fifth most populous nation in the world, has a total of 17,508 islands, of which about 6,000 are inhabited. Indonesia extends 3,198 miles (5,150km) between the Australian and Asian continental mainland and divides the Pacific and Indian Oceans at the Equator. With a total land area of 767,777 square miles (1,919,443 sq. km), its 190 million inhabitants are made up of 300 ethnic groups who speak an estimated 583 different languages and dialects. There are five main islands in Indonesia. These are: Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi and Irian Jaya.

Across its many islands, Indonesia consists of distinct ethnic, linguistic, and religious groups. The Javanese are the largest and most politically dominant ethnic group. Indonesia has developed a shared identity defined by a national language, ethnic diversity, religious pluralism within a majority Muslim population, and a history of colonialism and rebellion against it. Indonesia's national motto, "Bhinneka Tunggal Ika" ("Unity in Diversity" literally, "many, yet one"), articulates the diversity that shapes the country. However, sectarian tensions and separatism have led to violent confrontations that have undermined political and economic stability. Despite its large population and densely populated regions, Indonesia has vast areas of wilderness that support the world's second highest level of biodiversity. The country is richly endowed with natural resources, yet poverty is a defining feature of contemporary Indonesia.

Sunday, July 5, 2009

Kroket Kentang
(Potato Croquettes)


Ingredients:

* 500 gr. potatoes, boiled and mashed
* 25 gr. powdered milk
* salt to taste
* ground pepper to taste
* 2 eggs
* fine breadcrumbs
* vegetable oil for deep frying

Instructions:

* Blend mashed potatoes with powdered milk, salt, pepper and 1 beaten egg until smooth and set aside.
* Take 2 Tbs. of the mashed potatoes mixtur and pit it on a piece of buttered banana leaf or wax paper. Flatten the piece of dough into an oval shaped with buttered finger. Put 1½ tsp. stuffing in the middle of the oval dough. Fold over the piece of dough and path into an oval roll.
* Beat the remaining egg. Dip the croquettes in turn in the breadcrumbs, egg and breadcrumbs again.
* Deep fry the croquettes in hot oil until they are golden brown.


Stuffing Ingredients:

* 2 Tbs. margarine
* 2 small shallots, chopped
* 1 clove garlic, chopped
* 200 gr. ground beef
* 5 carrots, peeled and finely cubed
* 125 cc water
* salt to taste
* ground pepper to taste
* 1 Tbs. flour

Stuffing Instructions:

* Saute the shallots and garlic with 2 Tbs. margarine over medium heat. Add the ground beef and the carrots. Stir well for a minute or two.
* Add water, salt and pepper. Simmer while stirring occasionaly, until it's done.
* Finally add the flour that has been dissolved in a littel warer while stirring.
* Remove and let it cool.

Makes 12 croquettes.

Tips :
eat it while its hot ..hmm..yummy ^^


sources : www.flikr.com, www.melroseflowers.com and other sources

Saturday, July 4, 2009

Nasi Kuning
(Yellow Fragrant Rice)




Ingredients:

* 1½ cups uncooked jasmine rice, washed and drain
* 2½ cups coconut milk
* ¾ cup chicken stock
* 1 salam leaf
* 1 pandan leaf
* 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised
* 2 Tbs. turmeric water
* ¾ inch laos, cut in 4 lengthwise slices
* 1 Tbs. salt

Instructions:

* Combine all ingredients in rice cooker or stockpot and simmer, covered, until done.

Helpful hints:

If you are not using a rice cooker, cook the rice over high heat until the liquid comes to a boil, then lower heat and cook gently so that the coconut milk does not scorch on the bottom of the pan. Remove the lemongrass and laos before serving.

Makes 3 servings with other dishes.


sources : www.melroseflowers.com, http://www.flickr.com/photos/culinary-indonesia

Nasi Uduk
(Jakarta Coconut Rice)



Ingredients:

* 2 cups rice
* 3 cups coconut milk
* 1 indian bay leaf
* 3 lemon grass leaves
* ½ teaspoon salt
* aluminum foil


Instructions:
Put all the ingredients into a saucepan, and bring to a boil.
Turn off the heat, cover the pan and let the mixture stand for fifteen minutes to allow the rice to absorb the coconut milk.
Place the rice on an aluminum foil square in a Chinese-style steamer.
Steam for twenty minutes to complete the cooking.

Tips :
It's good to eat this Nasi Uduk with ice tea ... hmm ... love it ^^
Best time to eat Nasi Uduk is In the morning. But sometimes people like to eat this as a dinner.
Well, you better try it soon .. one of a reason to visit Jakarta ^^

sources : www.indoindians.com, www.flickr.com/photos/bundaagnes

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