In search of the real 'nasi goreng'

Indonesia's versatile national dish has surprising cultural roots

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Indonesia’s beloved fried rice takes many forms, ranging from a simple salted version to bold, Thai-inspired variations. © Getty Images

AISYAH LLEWELLYN

MEDAN, Indonesia -- Travelers and food lovers considering Indonesian cuisine might think of many succulent dishes, including gado-gado, a mixed salad topped with a rich peanut sauce, beef rendang, slowly simmered in coconut milk, or soto, a traditional soup typically eaten for breakfast.

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