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Indonesia is the world’s fourth most populous nation. Comprised of some 17,500 islands, this South Pacific nation with 250 ethnic groups spans one-eighth of the globe. An important trade region since the 7th century, Indonesian cuisine incorporates indigenous ingredients and techniques with those of historic trading partners China, India, neighboring Southeast Asian countries (such as Malaysia), the Middle East and Europe—Portugal, Spain, Britain and The Netherlands in particular. Cooking varies greatly by region. In general, coconut, banana and seafood (both dried and fresh) are star players in the Indonesian diet, as are fragrant spices such as coriander, ginger, turmeric, cumin, and lemongrass. A typical meal is built around a cone-shaped pile of rice in which a variety of soups, curries, sambals (chile-based relishes) and other dishes are all served simultaneously. Prepared in the morning, food is set out midday to be enjoyed over the course of several hours.

Featured Cook MARIAS23 Cooking Level: Expert Home Town: Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia Living In: Chicago, Illinois, USA

About me: I'm a Nutrition student and so I have both personal and professional interests in food sciences and the culinary arts. I like to try to eat healthful foods and minimize consumption of processed foods, so I try to cook dishes from scratch whenever I can. Besides the kitchen arts, I love photography, travelling and music. I often boogey to jazz or pop in the kitchen ;) My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews | Photos Recipes | Blog Create your own Cook's Profile | MORE Cooks »