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Why is Pigs an Important Commodity in Papuan Culture in Indonesia ?

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Indonesia is a Muslim majority country in the world. Although pork is very forbidden in Islam, several regions in Indonesia use pork as the most important commodity in their culture. Pigs have many meanings in indigenous Papuans, both economic, social and cultural significance. Anthropologist and Head of the Technical Implementation Unit of the Loka Budaya […]

Why is Andaliman Used as a Seasoning for Batak Food in Indonesia?

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Indonesia has a variety of plants that are used as a spice for delicious traditional food. One of the plants that can be used as a traditional food spice is andaliman. Andaliman is a spice plant that is used in almost every traditional Batak food. Andaliman or Zanthoxylum acanthopodium DC is a plant belonging to […]

Nasi Oyek The Legendary Delicious Traditional Food From Indonesia

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Indonesia has some delicious culinary delights. One of those delicious Culinaryis Oyek. Oyek is a traditional Indonesian food originating from the Javanese tribe which is made from cassava. Oyek is usually served on banana leaf pincuk with a sprinkling of grated coconut which has been processed with spices or sometimes just enough salt is added. […]