Spice Up the World

Learn the 1,000-year history of Indonesian spices, meet the makers, and try the unique dishes

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When spices were worth more than gold

Tasty fact: in the 17th century, the Dutch traded Manhattan in New York City for an Indonesian island famed for its nutmeg

6 spices that changed the world

A match made in the archipelago

Tasty fact: more than half of the spices in the world originate in Indonesia

Made in Indonesia

The world's favorite Indonesian dish

Where does Rendang come from originally?

West Sumatra

The Culture Around Rendang (Erison J Kambari)

From the ground up

Indonesian Food 101

From the streets to your stomach

How spices can save your life

The Javanese Health Philosophy

Jamu packed

If music be the food of love...

Tasty fact: the Javanese have been eating tempeh since the 7th century

A vegan superfood

Market fresh

A contemporary take on old traditions

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Take the Spice Route

Spices, their traditions, and their history

Taste the Dishes

The meals made with Indonesian spices

Wander the Markets

A tour of street food and more

When spices were worth more than gold

Discover the Archipelago of Spices

Banda Islands: Where The Story Began

6 spices that changed the world

Discover the variety of flavors found on Indonesian shores

Nutmeg

The Taste of Mollucas

Pepper

The King of Spices

Candlenut

The Spirit of Savoury Cuisines

Cinnamon

The Soul of Sweets

Cloves

The Fragrance of Mollucas

Andaliman Pepper

The Batak Treasure

A match made in the archipelago

Learn about different ways of blending spices in dishes and drinks

Learn About the Three Staple Spice Blends

Learn the three basic spice blends for hundreds of Indonesian dishes

The Love Story of Karambia and Lado

How coconut and chilli go together to make an essential Minang flavour

8 Types of Jamu

Learn about the different types of this healing drink and their benefits

Balinese Signature Spice Blend

Blend of 15 spices from Bali

Made in Indonesia

Must-know dishes from the archipelago

The world's favorite Indonesian dish

Everything you need to know about Kampuang Randang

The Secret of Beef Rendang

Find the secret of delicious beef rendang

Clam and Fern Rendang

Learn about Lake Maninjau specialty

Rendang in Ceremonies

See how Minangese respects its dishes

Eating Together, The Minang Way

Learn the value of togetherness in Minang tradition

From the ground up

Where do spices actually come from?

Indonesia's Megabiodiversity

Discover how Indonesia is home to three quarters of the world's tropical plant species

At the Root of It All

Learn more about the Indonesian belief in the natural healing property of plants

Indonesian Food 101

5,000 Indonesian recipes in a nutshell

From the streets to your stomach

4 Ways Street Food Keeps Indonesian Streets Alive

24-hr street food from cradle to push carts

Folded In Leaves

The wonderful ways of Indonesian food wrapping

Sweet Snacks To Get You Through The Day

Traditional Indonesian snacks you'll find nowhere else

Waiting for Gado-Gado

The ultimate Indonesian salad

What is Sambal And Why It Matters

Different types of Sambal from Sabang to Merauke

How spices can save your life

The Javanese Health Philosophy

Learn about the Javanese approach to health and the meaning behind different ingredients

Jamu packed

Traditional Practices of Jamu

Learn about the jamu mantra and the types of jamu that aren't made to be consumed

Jamu That You Don't Drink

Other benefits of jamu

The Science of Jamu

Explore how jamu is made and prescribed to give the best healing qualities for different illnesses

If music be the food of love...

Songs About Satay and Jams About Jamu

Learn about Indonesian food through music