Fried Rice

Fried rice is a food such as rice and stir fried in cooking oil or margarine, typically plus soy sauce, onion, garlic, tamarind, pepper and other spices, such as eggs, chicken, and crackers. There is also another type of fried rice made ​​with salted fish is also popular in Indonesia. Blaaa fried rice .... blaaa .... Fried rice is also known as the national dish of Indonesia. Of the many treasures of the dish in Indonesian cuisine, few can be considered as a true national dish. Indonesia's national dish knows no social class boundaries. Fried rice can be enjoyed simply on the roadside stalls, vending carts, to the restaurant and the buffet table at a party. In 2011, an Internet poll conducted by CNN International and attended by 35,000 people put Fried Rice at number two on the list of '50 most delicious food in the world 'after rendang. History of fried rice A chef cooking fried rice at a food market in Kota Kinabalu , East Malaysia . Fried Rice frozen warmed sold at 7 - Eleven in Jakarta . Rice is an important part of traditional Chinese cuisine , according to historical records already existed since 4000 BC . Fried rice then spread to Southeast Asia brought by Chinese immigrants - immigrants who settled there and created a distinctive local fried rice which is based on the difference in the spices and fry way . Fried rice actually comes from several properties in the Chinese culture , which does not like cold food tasting and also discard leftovers a few days earlier . Hence , the cold rice then fried to be served back at the dinner table . There are different kinds of fried rice recipe but the main element is rice , cooking oil , soy sauce . In addition, many other extras that may be included , ranging from vegetables , meat , until chili, sauces , crackers and fried eggs . Variations of fried Rice Fried rice in Indonesia and in other countries can have its own variations depending on the region of origin and seasoning or materials used . This variation is usually affected by food ingredients commonly used local people and herb seasoning influence of neighboring countries , foreign or ethnic cultural influence that comes to the default of the country . Several variations of the famous fried rice in Indonesia include the following : Salted fish fried rice : Using salted fish , one of the well-known variation in Indonesia . Javanese fried rice : Fried rice is usually seasoned with chili grind that makes spicy taste . Examples of Java fried rice is fried rice tripe Semarang somewhat brown color with a side dish of tripe , fried rice in Central Java that pink color with a side dish of vegetables cabbage and shredded chicken , fried rice Surabaya red-brown color with a side dish of sliced ​​omelet and shredded chicken pieces as well as fried rice hometown of Yogyakarta deep red color with a side dish of egg and chicken . Fried goat : Using lamb that has a distinctive aroma . Nasi goreng pete : Using bananas as a mixture , because the favored user groups banana aroma. Pattaya fried rice ( from Thailand ) : This fried rice wrapped in an omelette . White fried rice : Fried rice is to use soy sauce as a marinade that still whitish color . Fukien fried rice ( or Fujian ) : ( not from Fujian ) is a fried rice that comes from the Canton area , usually served with a sauce on it . Singapore fried rice : not originate from Singapore , this is the cuisine of the Canton area with yellow curry spice . Yangchow fried rice ( or Yangzhou ) : (also called special fried rice ) - although called " Yangzhou " , fried rice is actually not from Yangzhou . Usually served with shrimp and grilled meats . Other special fried rice is the famous fried rice with egg . Yuanyang fried rice : Fried rice is served with two kinds of sauces . White sauce first and the second red . Sometimes the sauce was served in the emblem or symbol of Yin Yang Taichi . Arab Fried Rice Seed ( not from Arabic but typical Indonesian creations that often use Arabic as a native herb seasoning major part ) . Generally using goat meat and wear lots of cumin and herbal / medicinal herbs are good for health . Japanese Fried Rice Ashita ( not from Japan but the creation of a typical Indonesian ) . Named Japanese fried rice because wearing Ashitaba from Japan . Ashitaba is a type of vegetable that is very popular herbal health in Japan . The use of this material causes fried rice looks unique green leaves . Additional mixture is usually smoked bacon , pickled pineapple , chips belinjo and omelet . The great variation in the type of fried rice that can be found in Indonesian Indonesian society is an expression of creativity in concocting culinary creations with various types citrarasa , both from the local influence of the base material and the influence of international cuisine flavors . Google Terjemahan untuk Bisnis:Perangkat PenerjemahPenerjemah Situs WebPeluang Pasar Global

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Cinema

The film Tjoet Nja' Dhien (1988) tell the story about the struggle of Acehnese female guerilla leader Cut Nyak Dhien, an Indonesian national hero.

The largest chain of cinemas in Indonesia is 21Cineplex, which has cinemas spread throughout twenty-four cities on the major islands of Indonesia. Many smaller independent cinemas also exist.

In the 1980s, the film industry in Indonesia was at its peak, and dominated the cinemas in Indonesia with movies that have retained a high reputation, such as Catatan Si Boy and Blok M and actors like Onky Alexander, Meriam Bellina, Nike Ardilla and Paramitha Rusady.[16] The film Tjoet Nja' Dhien (1988) winning 9 Citra Awards at the 1988 Indonesian Film Festival.[17] It was also the first Indonesian movie chosen for screening at the Cannes Film Festival,[17] where it was awarded Best International Film in 1989.[18] However, the film industry failed to continue its successes in the 1990s, when the number of movies produced decreased significantly, from 115 movies in 1990 to just 37 in 1993.[19] As a result, most movies produced in the 1990s contained adult themes. In addition, movies from Hollywood and Hong Kong started to dominate Indonesian cinema. The industry started to recover in the late 1990s, with the rise of independent directors and many new movies produced, such as Garin Nugroho's Cinta dalam Sepotong Roti, Riri Riza and Mira Lesmana's Petualangan Sherina and Arisan! by Nia Dinata.[16] Another form of recovery is the re-establishment of the Indonesian Film Festival (FFI), inactive for twelve years, and the creation of the Jakarta International Film Festival. Daun di Atas Bantal (1998) received The Best Movie award in the 1998 Asia Pacific Film Festival in Taipei.[20]

Television Main article: Television in Indonesia
Radio
The state radio network Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI) was founded in 1945. It consists of a network of regional stations located in all thirty-three provinces of the archipelago. In most cities and large towns there are also many commercial stations. Since 2006, several digital radio stations have been based in Jakarta and Surabaya, using Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) and Hybrid HD-Radio.

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Religion and philosophy

pancasila is the ideology of the indonesian state

Islam is Indonesia's main religion, with almost 88% of Indonesians declared Muslim according to the 2000 census,[24] making Indonesia the most populous Muslim-majority nation in the world. The remaining population is 9% Christian (of which roughly two-thirds are Protestant with the remainder mainly Catholic, and a large minority Charismatic), 2% Hindu and 1% Buddhist. The Pancasila, the statement of two principles which encapsulate the ideology of the Indonesian state, affirms that "The state shall be based on the belief in the one and only God".

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Indonesia Cuisine

In 2011 an online poll by 35,000 people held by CNN International chose Rendang as the number one dish of their 'World’s 50 Most Delicious Foods' list.

The cuisine of Indonesia has been influenced by Chinese culture and Indian culture, as well as by Western culture. However in return, Indonesian cuisine has also contributed to the cuisines of neighboring countries, notably Malaysia and Singapore, where Padang or Minangkabau cuisine from West Sumatra is very popular. Also Satay (Sate in Indonesian), which originated from Java, Madura, and Sumatra, has gained popularity as a street vendor food from Singapore to Thailand. In the 15th century, both the Portuguese and Arab traders arrived in Indonesia with the intention of trading for pepper and other spices. During the colonial era, immigrants from many different countries have arrived in Indonesia and brought different cultures as well as cuisines.

Most native Indonesians eat rice as the main dish, with a wide range of vegetables and meat as side dishes. However, in some parts of the country, such as Irian Jaya and Ambon, the majority of the people eat sago (a type of tapioca) and sweet potato.[15] The most important aspect of modern Indonesia cuisine is that food must be halal, conforming to Islamic food laws. Haraam, the opposite of halal, includes pork and alcoholic drinks. However, in some regions where there is significant non-Muslim population, non-halal food are also commonly served.

Indonesian dishes are usually spicy, using a wide range of chili peppers and spices. The most popular dishes include nasi goreng (fried rice), Satay, Nasi Padang (a dish of Minangkabau) and soy-based dishes, such as tofu and tempe. A unique characteristic of some Indonesian food is the application of spicy peanut sauce in their dishes, as a dressing for Gado-gado or Karedok (Indonesian style salad), or for seasoning grilled chicken satay. Another unique aspect of Indonesian cuisine is using terasi or belacan, a pungent shrimp paste in dishes of sambal oelek (hot pungent chili sauce). The sprinkling of fried shallots also gives a unique crisp texture to some Indonesian dishes.

Chinese and Indian cultures have influenced the serving of food and the types of spices used. It is very common to find Chinese food in Indonesia such as Dim Sum as well as noodles, and Indian cuisine such as Tandoori chicken. In addition, Western culture has significantly contributed to the extensive range of dishes. However, the dishes have been transformed to suit Indonesian people's tastes. For example, steaks are usually served with rice. Popular fast foods such as Kentucky Fried Chicken are served with rice instead of bread, and sambal (spicy sauce) instead of ketchup. Some Indonesian foods have been adopted by the Dutch, like Indonesian rice table or 'rijsttafel'.

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Recreation and sports

stone jumping in Nias

Many traditional games are still preserved and popular in Indonesia, although western culture has influenced some parts of them. Among three hundred officially recognized Indonesian cultures, there are many kinds of traditional games: cockfighting in Bali, annual bull races in Madura, and stone jumping in Nias. Stone jumping involves leaping over a stone wall about up to 1.5 m high and was originally used to train warriors. Pencak Silat is another popular form of sport, which was influenced by Asian culture as a whole. Another form of national sport is sepak takraw.[11] The rules are similar to volleyball: to keep the rattan ball in the air with the players' feet.

Popular modern sports in Indonesia played at the international level include football (soccer), badminton and basketball.[12] Badminton is one of Indonesia's most successful sports. Indonesian badminton athletes have played in Indonesia Open Badminton Championship, All England Open Badminton Championships, and many international events, including the Summer Olympics and won Olympic gold medals since badminton was made an Olympic sport in 1992. Rudy Hartono is a legendary Indonesian badminton player, who won All England titles seven times in a row (1968 through 1974). Indonesian teams have won the Thomas Cup (men's world team championship) thirteen of the twenty-two times that it has been contested since they entered the series in 1957.[13] In the hugely internationally popular sport of football (soccer), Indonesian teams have been active in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

Taufik Hidayat, 2004 Olympic gold medalist in badminton men's singles.

Sporting events in Indonesia are organised by the Indonesian National Sport Committee (KONI). The Committee, along with the government of Indonesia, have set a National Sports Day on every September 9 with "Sports for All" as the motto. Indonesia has hosted the Southeast Asian Games four times, in 1979, 1987, 1997 and 2011, and won overall champion title in each of these years. As of 2011, Indonesia has won champion titles 10 times overall out of 18 SEA Games it has attended since debuted in 1977. The country also hosted the 1993 Asian Basketball Championship.[14]

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Crafts

Hand drawn batik making

Several Indonesian islands are famous for their batik, ikat and songket cloth. Once on the brink of disappearing, batik and later ikat found a new lease of life when former President Suharto promoted wearing batik shirts on official occasions. In addition to the traditional patterns with their special meanings, used for particular occasions, batik designs have become creative and diverse over the last few years.


Minangkabau songket

Other worldwide famous Indonesian crafts are Jepara wood carving[8] and Kris. In 2005, UNESCO recognized Kris as one of Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity from Indonesia.

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Painting

Kenyah mural painting in Long Nawang, East Kalimantan.

What Indonesian painting before the 19th century are mostly restricted to the decorative arts, considered to be a religious and spiritual activity, comparable to the pre-1400 European art. Artists name are anonymous, since the individual human creator was seen as far less important than their creation to honor the deities or spirits. Some examples are the Kenyah decorative art, based on endemic natural motifs such as ferns and hornbills, found decorating the walls of Kenyah long houses. Other notable traditional art is the geometric Toraja wood carvings. Balinese painting are initially the narative images to depict scenes of Balinese legends and religious scripts. The classical Balinese paintings are often decorating the lontar manuscripts and also the ceilings of temples pavilion.


Capture of prince Diponegoro by Raden Saleh.

Under the influence of the Dutch colonial power, a trend toward Western-style painting emerged in the 19th century. In the Netherlands, the term "Indonesian Painting" is applied to the paintings produced by Dutch or other foreign artists who lived and worked in the former Netherlands-Indies. The most famous indigenous 19th century Indonesian painter is Raden Saleh (1807–1877), the first indigenous artist to study in Europe. His art is heavily influenced by Romanticism.[4] In 1920's Walter Spies began to settled in Bali, he is often credited with attracting the attention of Western cultural figures to Balinese culture and art. His works has somehow influenced Balinese artists and painters. Today Bali has one of the most vivid and richest painting tradition in Indonesia.

The 1920s to 1940s were a time of growing nationalism in Indonesia. The previous period of romanticism movement was not seen as a purely Indonesian movement and did not developed. Painters began to see the natural world for inspiration. Some examples of Indonesian painter during this period are the Balinese Ida Bagus Made and the realist Basuki Abdullah. The Indonesian Painters Association (Persatuan Ahli-Ahli Gambar Indonesia or PERSAGI, 1938–1942) was formed during this period. PERSAGI established a contemporary art philosophy that saw art works as reflections of the artist’s individual or personal view as well as an expression of national cultural thoughts.

From the 1940s on, artists started to mix Western techniques with Southeast Asian imagery and content. Painters that rooted in the revolutionary movement of the World War and the post-World War period started to appear during this period, such as Sudjojono, Affandi, and Hendra.[5]

During the 1960s, new elements were added when abstract expressionism and Islamic art began to be absorbed by the art community. Also during this period, group of painters that are more concerned about the reality of Indonesian society began to appear, taking inspiration from the social problem such as division between the rich and the poor, pollution, and deforestation. The national identity of Indonesia was stressed by these painters through the use of a realistic, documentary style. During the Sukarno period this socially-engaged art was officially promoted, but after 1965 it lost popularity due to its presumed communist tendencies.[6]

Three art academies offer extensive formal training in visual art: Bandung Institute of Technology founded in 1947; the Akademi Seni Rupa Indonesia (Indonesian Fine Arts Academy) or ASRI, now known as ISI, in Yogyakarta was inaugurated in 1950; and the Institut Kesenian Jakarta (Jakarta Arts Institute) or IKJ, was opened in 1970.

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