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Essay: Happy Lebaran, enjoy 'Ketupat'
Art & Culture 7 years ago

Essay: Happy Lebaran, enjoy 'Ketupat'

The tradition of consuming ketupat is said to originate from the symbol of the Javanese language expression, “ku” means admit, and “pat” or “lepat” means mistake.
Keeping Betawi cuisine alive
Food 8 years ago

Keeping Betawi cuisine alive

As a native Betawi, Fachrul Zain felt a responsibility to keep his roots alive. 
Foundation documents culinary heritage via smartphone app
Science & Tech 8 years ago

Foundation documents culinary heritage via smartphone app

The Sobat Budaya Foundation held an event on Wednesday to promote a smartphone app that allows people living across the archipelago to contribute data about Indonesia’s culinary tradition.
Papuan chef calls on people to preserve traditional food
People 8 years ago

Papuan chef calls on people to preserve traditional food

Papuan chef Charles Toto, popularly known as the Jungle Chef, mentioned that though some residents of Papua have started to reintroduce local culinary, such as promoting sago as one of the traditional dishes, many perceive the local food as kampungan (unsophisticated).
Five interesting facts about ‘tumpeng’
Food 8 years ago

Five interesting facts about ‘tumpeng’

For the residents of Java, Bali and Madura islands, tumpeng (a cone-shaped serving of yellow rice accompanied by assorted side dishes) is synonymous with joyful celebrations.
McDonald’s Singapore launches locally-inspired 'nasi lemak' burger
Food 8 years ago

McDonald’s Singapore launches locally-inspired 'nasi lemak' burger

For Singaporeans and Malaysians, nasi lemak (rice cooked with pandan leaves and served with sambal) is a breakfast staple.
Jenang Museum offers unique glimpse of Kudus regency
News 8 years ago

Jenang Museum offers unique glimpse of Kudus regency

A museum dedicated to the Javanese traditional snack jenang (fudge-like sweet made from glutinous rice, coconut milk and sugar) recently opened its doors to the public in Kudus, Central Java.
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