What to eat in Indonesia as a vegetarian
What's the story
Foodies will love Indonesia, an archipelago with many different cultures and gorgeous scenery.
While the country is well known for its sumptuous and savory cuisine, vegetarians are welcome there as well.
You'll find a variety of selections that satisfy your vegetarian diet requirements, from flavorful curries to delectable street cuisine.
Let's delve into the exciting and varied world of vegetarian Indonesian food.
Dish 1
Gudeg
Gudeg is one of the most well-liked foods in Indonesia because of its sweet flavor when served with a variety of savory side dishes on a platter.
It is made from young, unripe jackfruit that has been cooked for long with palm sugar and coconut milk.
The dish is unique due to the flavorful aroma of coconut milk coupled with jackfruit.
Dish 2
Gado-gado
Gado-gado, which includes tofu and tempeh, long beans, spinach, potatoes, bean sprouts, and other vegetables, is sometimes referred to as the Indonesian vegetable salad.
The vegetables are glazed with a flavorful, occasionally hot peanut sauce after being boiled or steam-cooked.
Gado-gado is typically served with compressed rice cakes and can be a full, vegetarian-friendly dinner rich in nutrients.
Dish 3
Sayur asem
Sayur asem, which literally translates to "sour soup," has undertones of tamarind's acidity. It is one of the most popular vegetable meals in Indonesia and is frequently referred to as tamarind soup. The base of the entire dish is tamarind.
The spice-rich broth also traditionally contains ingredients such as jackfruit, melinjo, long beans, bilimbi, pumpkin, corn, and chayote.
Dish 4
Terong balado
Balado, a hot chili sauce, and a mixture of eggplants are used to make this dish.
Red chili peppers, shallots, palm sugar, tamarind juice, garlic, and salt are used to make the sauce.
The veggies are stir-fried with balado sauce after they have been sliced into wedges and deep-fried. Terong balado is typically served with a lot of white rice on the side.