Indonesian Specialties that Have Been Awarded the Title of the World's Most Delicious, Which One is Your Favorite?

Kapanlagi.com - The richness of Indonesian culinary flavors is unparalleled. From Sabang to Merauke, there are many types of cuisine that can delight the taste buds of culinary enthusiasts in Indonesia and even the world.

What is most interesting is when our beloved country's special cuisine is able to be awarded the title of 'most delicious' in the world and its deliciousness is increasingly recognized. What are the pride of the homeland's dishes that have become favorites around the world? Let's take a closer look!

1. Rawon Selected as the Most Delicious Soup in the World

Rawon with a thick typical sauce (c) Shutterstock

According to the voting results conducted by TasteAtlas, rawon is ranked first in the category 'Most Delicious Soup in the World' in July. As of August 12, 2023, this black broth culinary from Indonesia is still in the top three in that category.

This fact proves that rawon is able to compete with a series of other favorite soups from around the world, such as Tonkotsu Ramen from Japan and Hot Pot from China.

On the tasteatlas.com page, rawon has a rating of 4.7, with the description "Rawon is a typical Indonesian dish originating from East Java. This distinctive aromatic soup is usually made with beef that is boiled for a long time with traditional Indonesian ingredients such as kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, ginger, and chili. However, the key element is kluwek fruit, a typical Indonesian black nut."

Just imagine the slices of meat with the thick and distinctive broth from this culinary delight. It's no wonder that rawon has been awarded the title of the most delicious soup!

2. Successfully Turning Fried Bananas into the Best Dessert

Fried bananas as the world's most delicious dessert (c) Shutterstock

Next, based on the TasteAtlas voting. Last February, fried bananas successfully defeated all typical desserts from various countries around the world. This certainly went viral among the Indonesian community, especially among young people.

News related to this title was reposted on various digital media platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. It's clear that it further adds to the pride of the Indonesian people because it adds to the long list of local culinary delights recognized by the world!

Fried bananas have indeed become a typical snack associated with Indonesia. The bananas, which are usually split in half, then coated with flour batter and fried in hot oil, create a unique sweet taste when eaten. In addition, fried bananas can also be found throughout Indonesia, and are often sold together with other fried foods.

3. Rendang Still Recognized as the Champion

Rendang West Sumatra (c) Unspslash/pranantaharaoun

When talking about Indonesian cuisine that has been awarded the title of the most delicious in the world, it feels incomplete without mentioning rendang. This meat-based dish may be the first to achieve the 'world' title in 2016 through the CNN news website. Then in 2017, rendang once again ranked first as the most delicious food in the world through voting on CNN's Facebook page, receiving 35,000 votes.

Rendang from West Sumatra has a distinctive spicy taste due to the blend of spices. To create the unique flavor and tender rendang meat, the cooking process also requires a long time.

Rendang meat must be cooked slowly over low heat together with finely ground spices. This lengthy process allows rendang to last for 3-4 days at room temperature. Additionally, if cooked until dry and stored in the freezer, rendang can last for 2-3 weeks.

4. Favorite Fried Rice of Millions of People

Fried rice, a favorite dish (c) Shutterstock

Along with rendang, fried rice is also recognized as the second most delicious food in the world according to CNN. Several world celebrities who come to Indonesia often mention our pride cuisine. "I like fried rice," they said.

One of the world celebrities who recently admitted to liking fried rice is Suga BTS. In his latest content on Youtube BangtanTV, Suga, who was holding a concert in Jakarta last May, took the time to taste this local food.

In his vlog, which was aired in early July, Suga was seen visiting a luxury restaurant in Indonesia and said, "Of course, I like local food. So, I asked to eat at a local restaurant."

BTS member, known as a music producer, also knows that fried rice occupies the top position as the most delicious food in the world.

"Indonesian food is very famous. Fried rice always ranks in the top 5 best foods in the world," he said while directing the camera to the food being discussed.

Traditional Indonesian recipes rely on overnight cold rice to prevent sticking when cooked. The main spices that become the characteristic of fried rice are sliced shallots, garlic, and chili, added with sweet soy sauce. However, it still gives a delicious taste to this cuisine. No wonder many people enjoy eating this food.

5. Various Types of Indonesian Satay

Goat satay, a typical Nusantara cuisine (c) pixabay/saesherra

Next on the list, which is also a favorite among various groups, is satay. Thanks to the presence of satay, which offers a different form of processed meat, this culinary delight is recognized as one of the most delicious foods globally. According to the ranking by TasteAtlas, satay is included in the top 100 best meat dishes in the world and occupies the 51st position.

What makes satay special is the variety of spices and complementary ingredients. Whether it's chicken, beef, or goat meat, it can be processed into delicious satay. Regardless of the type of meat, the seasoning that coats each piece of meat is the secret to the deliciousness of satay. The mixture of Indonesian spices such as turmeric, ginger, shallots, and garlic permeates every fiber of the meat, giving it a unique aroma and flavor.

Various Indonesian cuisines have won the hearts of food lovers around the world. From the savory rawon, crispy and sweet banana fritters, to the spicy rendang seasoning. However, when it comes to favorite food, taste is definitely a personal matter. Each dish surely holds a special place in your hearts, food lovers.

So, whatever your favorite culinary is, one thing is for sure, the richness of Indonesian cuisine will never cease. Every dish represents Indonesia as one of the best culinary heavens in the world. So, keep enjoying the deliciousness and variety of authentic Indonesian cuisine, while honoring the heritage of flavor combinations from all around the world.

Author: Farhati Haqiya Silmi

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