Savory Nibbles

Indonesians love to ngemil, or snack! In fact, we snack all throughout the day and even at mealtimes! Let me explain. There’s a type of snack, or cemilan, called krupuk that’s usually eaten with a meal to whet the appetite. Kripik, krupuk’s cousin, are smaller sweet or savory crisps made by thinly slicing tubers, fruit, or vegetables, sun drying them, then deep-frying. Try making Julia’s easy-peasy Kripik Kentang Pedas Manis using store-bought potato chips.

Then we have deep-fried savory snacks usually served for breakfast, second breakfast, elevenses, or afternoon tea! Pangsit Goreng is quick and easy to make, and Kroket Kentang may take longer but is worth the effort. Other items might fall into the roti (bread) category. Roti Bakso, filled with sweet pork and candied winter melon, is one such snack.