Indonesian cuisine

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/indonesian-cuisine

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What makes Indonesian food so different on each island?Indonesia has more than 17,000 islands, so each region uses the foods that grow or grow there. Coastal places love seafood, while places like Java and Sumatra grow lots of rice.
2. Why do Indonesian dishes often have spicy chili paste called sambal?Sambal is a chili paste that adds heat and flavor. It is common in coastal areas where seafood is grilled, steamed, or fried.

Archipelago: A large group of islands, such as Indonesia, characterized by significant geographical and cultural diversity.
Ethnic groups: Distinct communities within a larger society that share common cultural, linguistic, or ancestral heritage, contributing to culinary variations.
Culinary traditions: The unique and established practices, ingredients, and dishes associated with the food culture of a specific region or ethnic group.
Sambal: A diverse range of chili-based sauces and pastes, fundamental to Indonesian cuisine, varying greatly by region and ingredients.