Indonesian Foods That Can Stand for Almost a Week Long
Some people sometimes wouldn't have enough time to cook everyday. There then they tend to choose to cook foods in a big number which could stand for more than a week, so they won't need to cook the next day and just eat what leftovers.

JAKARTA – Some people sometimes wouldn't have enough time to cook everyday. There then they tend to choose to cook foods in a big number which could stand for more than a week, so they won't need to cook the next day and just eat what leftovers.
We will give you several list of Indonesian food that will stay to have a great taste eventhough it's been three days on your table.
1. Rendang
This no.1 food in the world according to CNN Traveler is so worth to put on your table on every meal you have. The savory flavor makes this food perfect to be paired with everything.
You could cook it in a big number and keep it in your refrigerator for at least a week. You could heat it in the microwave before you serve it on your table the next day.
2. Kering tempe or Crunchy Spicy Tempeh
Tempeh is humble everyday food pack rich with protein which always served on almost Indonesian dining table daily. To make crunchy spicy tempeh, you need to fried the tempeh and add some seasonings such as galangal, ginger, palm sugar and soya sauce.
The soya sauce and palm sugar will be caramelized and stick in the tempeh which make the crunchy taste sweeter. Since it has no water in it, this food could be kept for more than a week in the refrigerator.
3. Crunchy spicy potato
Crunchy spicy potato has the same way of cooking with crunchy spicy tempeh. You just need to slice it as thin as you could be and then fried it. Boy, before it served on your dining table, I believe your kids will take it as their popcorn while watching tv.
4. Abon or meat floss
Other than meat this food usually also made of fish. Its dried meat product with a light and fluffy texture similar to coarse cotton. It has sweet and savory taste. It's good for your sandwich or sprinkled on your fried rice.
5. Pempek
Pempek is a savoury Indonesian fishcake delicacy, made of fish and tapioca. Its originally came from Palembang, South Sumatera, Indonesia. This food can be kept on your freezer for months.
6. Dendeng or beef with sweet coconut dressing
Dendeng especially in Javanese served in a sweet and savory taste. It's a form of thin sliced meet cook with shredded coconut and palm sugar and other seasoning till its dry. It could be keep for more than a week on tour dining table.
7. Cakalang Rica
Cakalang Rica almost has the same taste with fish floss, unless its a bit spicy since its cooked with some local chili. You could put this foods on the refrigerator and it will stand for a week long. (*)
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