Indonesian+Food

The food is very diverse and different to fit all the tastes of the many different people on these islands. All the cultures blend together to get the variety of food found in Indonesia. Rice is one of the most popular ingredients and dishes in Indonesia. It is served at almost every meal and is sold in almost every market. So along with being a staple to their diet, it is a staple to their income.

-Popular Indonesian dishes are satay, beef rendang, sambals, soy-based dishes like variations of tofu.

-Indonesian meals are commonly eaten with the combination of spoon in the right hand and fork in the left hand, although in many parts of the country, it is also common to eat with one's hands.

Meal Times -The main meal of the day is cooked in late morning and consumed in mid day. Not everyone eats together, so the food is made to be able to sit around all afternoon for the family to come when they can. The left overs are re heated and served that evening,

Typical Meal -It is usually based around a grain, like race for example. Then there would be a soup, salad, or bowl of vegetables in garlic. Then there would come the meat portion of the meal.

Snacks -Buns and noodles. They are even sold by street vendors and bike peddlers.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuisine_of_Indonesia