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Tempeh in Indonesia
By Barrie | 
1 Comment » Wherever you go in Indonesia, you will almost always be able to find some variety of tempe. There is, among others, tempe gembus, which is made from the sediment left over from the tofu-making process, and tempe benguk, made from the benguk bean. But the most popular and well known tempe is that made from soybeans as gastronome and epicurean el supremo Suryatini N. Ganie explains.
Muhammadiyah Starts Ramadhan Sept. 13
By Barrie | No Comments » In the lead-up to Ramadhan, the country’s two largest Muslim organizations Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and Muhammadiyah said they would use different paths to decide the date for the beginning of this year’s fasting month.
Indonesia Home to 60 Percent of World`s Mangrove Forests
By Barrie | 2 Comments » Indonesia is currently home to 1.8 million hectares of tropical mangrove forests or about 60 percent of the world`s reserve, a nature conservation activist said.
Muslims Must Agree to Determine Islamic Calendar
By Barrie | No Comments » Vice President Jusuf Kalla expressed hope here on Tuesday that Moslems would agree on a single criterion to determine an Islamic calendar, specially the date of the Idul Fitri post-fasting celebrations.
Developing Tarakan: East Kalimantan
By Barrie | No Comments » Over the last seven years, Tarakan city has prospered remarkably, despite its location at the northern end of East Kalimantan far away from the central government in Jakarta.
Indonesia’s Pluralism Skeptics
By Barrie | No Comments » Many people say that Indonesia is a plural nation with a Muslim majority. Hardly anyone would deny the current plurality of ethnicity, languages, and religions in Indonesia. A recent interfaith group said they viewed pluralism as the nation’s social capital, which should be revitalized and developed, thereby helping the Republic of Indonesia grow strong and prosper.
Indonesians in Focus: Bardolf Paul
By Barrie | No Comments » It is hard to imagine a less likely partnership for making a positive difference in the lives of villagers in Central Kalimantan province on Borneo island. Bardolf Paul, a Canadian expatriate and one-time commercial designer, is quietly working deep in the Kalimantan jungles to improve the lives of the Dayak villagers.
Turmeric: Indonesia
By Barrie | No Comments » Should you have time to study regional Indonesian recipes, you will see that turmeric frequently appears. Indeed, to many Indonesian cooks, this ingredient is indispensable.
Sweet Puddings: Indonesia
By Barrie | No Comments » In the past, sweet puddings were not a part of traditional menus in Indonesia. The main course was generally the last served. In Java, the tumpeng selamat, a rice cone dish served at birthdays and weddings, is an example of a traditional meal still being served.
August 17th, Hari Proklamasi Indonesia - Indonesian Independence Day
By Barrie | No Comments » Indonesians celebrate the proclamation of independence from 350 years of Dutch colonial rule. Festivities abound in cities and villages alike, organized by the government, neighbourhood community associations and organizations.
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