Indonesia has approximately 5,350 traditional recipes – apparently, somebody actually counted – but only 30 or so are considered staples. Rice, noodle, and soup dishes comprise the bulk of standard Indonesian cuisine; however, with over 300 ethnicities occupying the 6,000+ islands that makeup the nation, there are no hard and fast rules. While Indonesian cuisine is full of variety, it mostly characterized by bright colors and bold flavors. The liberal use of vegetables and grains, allows for easy vegan adaptations while still maintaining a high degree of authenticity. If you’ve not had the pleasure of trying Indonesian cuisine before, dig into one of these vegan-friendly recipes so you can find out what you’ve been missing…
8 Plant-Based Indonesian Dishes
#1. Indonesian Eggplant with Peanut Sauce
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#2. 30-Minute Vegan Mie Goreng
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#3. Gado-Gado (Indonesian Salad)
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#4. TEMPEH RENDANG
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#5. Indonesian Black Rice Pudding
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#6. Kering Tempeh (Fried Tempeh with Sweet and Spicy Glace)
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#7. Easy Indonesian Fried Noodles
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#8. QUINOA AND TOFU SATAY
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