Salam, Urban Designers. Ending this holy month of Ramadhan, We wish that all of our Muslim Colleagues around the globe succeed in achieving God's blessings, and embrace 1st day of Syawal month, as a Mubarok Eid, with happiness.
In this picture, you see heritage cuisines of Indonesia, often served on Eid day. The must-be-there staple food is Ketupat, or Kupat. It is a diamond-like rice cake made by 5-hours braising rice wrapped in young coconut leaves that are woven by hands. It is to be eaten together with other Indonesian dishes like Opor Ayam (the light-yellowish dish on the front left) or Rendang (the dark dish on the front right).
Kupat was introduced to Indonesians first time in Jawa Island, 15th century, by Sunan Kalijaga, or Jaka Sa'eed, his real name, one of the 9 Wali, who enlighted Indonesians with Islam. Kupat is the acronim of 2 Jawanese words: Ngaku Lepat, which means admitting the mistakes/sins we did. The 4 sides of Kupat symbolize and wish for everyone to apologize, to forgive, to live in abundance, and be clean from sins.
Ayam means chicken. Opor Ayam is chicken meat braised in coconut milk and Jawanese spices for 1.5 hours. Opor ayam is originated from Jawa Island. While Rendang, is beef meat braised in coconut milk and spices of Sumatera for 8 hours. Rendang originally comes from Sumatera Island. They are just 2 of many Indonesian dishes which often accompany the Kupat. E.g.: Semur Daging, Ayam Woku, Telur Balado, Iwak Haruan Santan, Sambal Goreng Ati, Kentang Balado, Sayur Labu Siam, Sambal Ale-ale, etc. You can google and imagine the taste. We are already drooling here 😋.
Each tribe has its own dishes. And Indonesia has 1,340 tribes 🎉. No wonder that you can taste thousands of heritage cuisines here. You can also experience thousands of different languages, cultures, architectures, and the design of their settlements.
Now that the border is open, and we finished fasting, come to Indonesia! We will have feasts and experience the rich culture, cheers! 🍻
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