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what are the must-taste foods in indonesia ?

Hello there, I am in business trip in Jakarta, Indonesia. Any suggestions for special local foods worth a trying? Thx,

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1. Hi! Our Nasi Goreng or Fried Rice is worth trying, not to forget our Satay, Gado-gado, Pecel Lele, Pem-Pek Palembang, Nasi Padang, Tahu Sumedang, et cetera.
2. Rendang Padang, Pempek Palembang, Gudeg Jogja. Don't forget to visit Bandung, we have a lot of good food in Bandung too. Enjoy your trip.
3. The Indonesian cuisine is incredibly varied and tasty. I would recommend you to try any Indonesian food, but do not go to the large restaurants and even less in hotel restaurants. The best food - if you are not afraid to do so - is at the thousands and thousands of food stands in the street. Saté (satay = slivers of meat on a bamboo skewers - the saté kambing is the best). If you do not have a stomach of concrete, stay clear of any fresh fruit that you don't peel yourself and of fresh uncooked vegetables. Everything else - cooked, fried or baked - is OK. One thing I do recommend is a Padang style restaurant (again, go for the small ones, not the tourist traps). They will place an incredible amount of small dishes with wonderful food on your table, but you pay only what you eat. The rest goes back to the kitchen. Try the "rendang" there. It may be spicy, though. Enjoy, and let me know how you did. Selamat Makan (= Bon appetit).
4. nasi goreng kampung is d best for me but this nasi goreng kampung can also be found in singapore but in indonesia is d best