There are lots of exciting things one needs to know about the cuisine of Indonesia. People from other races, not only Asians, have come to love the simple but very flavourful Indonesian food in Australia.

As you know, Indonesian cookery has had several foreign influences over the past years-Indian, Chinese, European, etc.  History tells us that the primary purpose of the European's coming to Asia particularly Indonesia, was to search for spices. Such things were a scarcity then in Europe, and were considered a priceless gem at that time. 

Native spices like cloves and nutmeg, abundantly growing in Indonesia, were very expensive back then.  Peanuts were introduced by the Portuguese colonisers. The curries were brought in by Indians and the soybeans and noodles were the Chinese' traders greatest contribution. With all these mixture of cultures, it's small wonder that the food culture of the Indonesians, has likewise, become more diverse. 
 
Further, the waters surrounding such country are teeming with the richness of various marine life. Therefore, expect a bounty of seafood – lobsters, oysters, prawns, shrimp, squid, crab, fish, and lots more. Plus, the country's favourable climate makes it conducive for rice and soybeans to thrive abundantly. 

Drooling now? Wait till you get to a Perth Indonesia restaurant nearby to get a real good taste of such famous Indonesian cuisine. There's more to it than that, though. Fact is, there are basic things you need to understand about their eating culture. Certainly, it wouldn't take so much of your time to get  essential knowledge about the culinary practices of this country.

When eating out, you may notice that most Indonesian restaurants offer main meals with kerupuk, light crackers made from prawns, and a fried egg. Vegetarians should be wary when ordering a meal as there might be eggs mixed into it. A variety of dishes use eggs as their base. If you're a vegan, better ask for meals without eggs. 

In addition, it's commonly practised to use peanut oil instead of the common oil when stir frying. There are certain individuals allergic to peanuts. If you are, just simply ask for a meal that made no use of peanut oil.

Moreover, you can hardly find any Indonesian restaurant around Perth WA that doesn't cook food ahead of time. Preparing food earlier and then served at room temperature is a common practice among eateries. This is to accommodate customers who, more often that not, have irregular eating schedules. 

Another thing is that, Indonesian food is commonly eaten with utensils like a spoon on the right hand and a fork on the left. You can request for chopsticks though, when having noodles. Back in Indonesia, local folks commonly eat their meals with their bare hands. 

Be aware of restaurants where eating with the hands is the norm. Such are located mostly away from the tourist belt and are simply labelled as 'Rumah Makan' or eating house. They give you a bowl of water with lime in which to wash your right hand with while keeping your left hand on your lap. This is to show some courtesy. 

Indonesian cuisine is known for the excessive use of spices, sauces and a wide variety of seasonings. But if you don't want your food strongly flavoured, you can tell the server. Normally, seasonings are provided in small dishes or in bottles placed on the table. 

You are free to choose and season your food according to your taste. If you don't know what the condiments are, especially the sambal, smell it first or better yet, ask your food attendant. 

Lastly, it probably would surprise you a bit to know that there are only five ways of cooking food in any Perth Indonesian restaurant. These are bakar for roasting, rebus for boiling, goreng for frying, kukus for steaming and tumis for stir frying. 

When in Australia, you don't have to wait for long before you can sample an authentic Indonesian meal. Go straight to a Perth Indonesia restaurant near you and rest assured of a hot and delicious meal prepared just for your sensitive palate. 

Step Into The Delicious World Called Indonesian Cuisine

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