Indonesian Grand Rijsttafel (rice table) is the best way
to experience the unique taste of Indonesia's exotic cuisines.
A spread of 20 dishes will be served on your table.The idea of rijsttafel came up during the Dutch colonial period.
To give a more lavish impression, the food served in rijsttafel comes
in a lot of variations which include rice, main dishes and desserts.
The rice itself comes in many different colours such as white (jasmine and coconut rice),
yellow (turmeric rice) and red. The main dishes comprise of beef, mutton, chicken, fish,
seafood and vegetables, cooked in several different ways such as stir-fried, deep-fried,
grilled, steamed or made into soup. To complete the dining experience,
fruits or Indonesian traditional cakes are served as desserts.
After enjoying much popularities during the colonial period,
rijsttafel was taken out of Indonesia and made popular by
the Dutch people in their country. Nowadays in Indonesia,
this unique way of dining can only be enjoyed in certain places
such as restaurants or fine hotels.
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