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Indonesian Food and History
August 29, 2018 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
NEW Event!
Board Meeting and Diversity Event – Indonesian Food and History
When: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 6:00 PM-8:30 PM (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada).
Where: 1535 Cass Lake Road, Keego Harbor, MI, 48320
Come join a wonderful combined board meeting and diversity event at Indo Restaurant. http://indo.rest/ Indo is the only Indonesian restaurant in Michigan.
6:00 Dinner and History of Indonesian
7:15 Board Meeting
This is a free event to all dues paying members. RSVP and questions to David Emerling at 248-877-4718 or emerling.4@osu.edu by Aug. 27
The Indonesian rijsttafel (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈrɛisttaːfəl]), a Dutch word that literally translates to “rice table”, is an elaborate meal adapted by the Dutch following the hidang presentation of nasi Padang from the Padang region of West Sumatra.[1] It consists of many side dishes served in small portions, accompanied by rice prepared in several different ways. Popular side dishes include egg rolls, sambals, satay, fish, fruit, vegetables, pickles, and nuts. In most areas where it is served, such as the Netherlands, and other areas of heavy Dutch influence (such as parts of the West Indies), it is known under its Dutch name.
Although the dishes served are undoubtedly Indonesian, the rijsttafel’s origins were colonial. During their colonial domination in Indonesia, the Dutch introduced the rice table not only so they could enjoy a wide array of dishes at a single setting but also to impress visitors with the exotic abundance of their colony.[2]
Rijsttafels strive to feature an array of not only flavors and colors and degrees of spiciness but also textures, an aspect that is not commonly discussed in Western food. Such textures may include crispy, chewy, slippery, soft, hard, velvety, gelatinous, and runny.
