I'am very....very.....very.... proud on this post.
Because an Indonesian Food included in
World's 50 most delicious foods
on CNN International. (2011)
and the list :
50. Goi cuon, Vietnam
49. Lechon, Philippines
48. Parma ham, Italy
47. Fettucini alfredo, Italy
46. Maple syrup, Canada
45. Roti prata, Singapore
44. Laksa, Singapore
43. Fajitas, Mexico
42. Hamburger, Germany
41. Galbi, Korea
40. Bibimbap, Korea
39. Masala dosa, India
38. Warm brownie and vanilla ice cream, Global
37. Potato chips, United States
36. Moo nam tok, Thailand
35. Neapolitan pizza, Italy
34. Shrimp dumpling, Hong Kong
33. Seafood paella, Spain
32. Lobster, Global
31. Fried chicken, United States
30. Cheeseburger, United States
29. Chili crab, Singapore
28. Barbecue pork, Hong Kong
27. Tacos, Mexico
26. Penang assam laksa, Malaysia
25. Chocolate, Mexico
24. Fried rice, Thailand
23. Bulgogi, Korea
22. Egg tart, Hong Kong
21. Fish 'n' chips, England
20. Pho, Vietnam
19. Green curry, Thailand
18. Croissant, France
17. Gelato, Italy
16. Kebab, Turkey
15. Ice cream, United States
14. Satay, Indonesia
13. Chicken rice, Singapore
12. Kimchi, Korea
11. Lasagna, Italy
10. Massaman curry, Thailand
9. Peking duck, China
8. Ramen, Japan
7. Dim sum, Hong Kong
6. Som tam (Papaya salad), Thailand
5. Pad thai, Thailand
4. Tom yam goong, Thailand
3. Sushi, Japan
2. Nasi goreng, Indonesia
And THE WINER IS:
1. Rendang, Indonesia

Tapai (often spelled as tape) is one of Indonesian traditional foods produced from the fermentation process (fermentation) of carbohydrate foods, such as cassava and rice. Tapai can be made from cassava (manioc) and the result is called fermented cassava. When made from sticky rice or glutinous black and white, the result is called "fermented sticky rice" or "fermented sticky rice". Fermented in the fermentation process, used several types of microorganisms such as Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Rhizopus oryzae, Endomycopsis burtonii, Mucor sp., Candida utilis, Saccharomycopsis fibuligera, Pediococcus sp., And others. Tapai result of fermentation of S. cerevisiae are generally semi-liquid form, taste sweet acidity, alcohol, and has a sticky texture. Generally, fermented manufactured by small and medium industries as a snack or dessert.
Lunar New Year is one important tradition for the ethnic Chinese. Consider a number of culinary specialties are usually served during Chinese New Year celebrations and a variety of symbolization contained therein.
Celebration of Chinese New Year begins on the first day in the first month in Chinese calendar and ends on the 15th day. During these celebrations, several types of food usually consumed as a trusted symbol of wealth, happiness, and luck.
Fish
Menu fish usually eaten or displayed only on the eve of Chinese New Year. You see, the pronunciation of fish (Yu) sebunyi with surplus (Yu).
Cake basket
Cake basket or nian gao is a kind of Chinese traditional pudding made from glutinous rice flour, wheat flour, salt, water, and sugar. The color of the sugar used to make these snacks determine the color (white or brown).
Nian gao is more popular in eastern China such as Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai, because he says the same pronunciation with''a more prosperous year.''
Mie
Noodle dish usually served at Chinese New Year celebrations since it represents longevity. Noodles are usually served at dinner parties, and should not be cut because it believed would shorten life.Oyster
Oyster word in Chinese sounds like a''good business''. Therefore, this dish is usually served in a banquet during Chinese New Year.
Mandarin oranges
Mandarin oranges are the most popular fruit during Chinese New Year. In the Teochew dialect, the name of the fruit berhomofon with''good luck''.source : http://www.mediaindonesia.com
YOGYAKARTA - traditional ceremony Grebeg Maulud Ngayogyakarta palace that was held to coincide with the commemoration of Prophet Muhammad SAW, Monday (09/03/2009) lively. Thousands of visitors who come from various areas as domestic and foreign tourists crowded the town square courtyard Kauman North and Yogyakarta.
Since morning, people have been waiting to enjoy the spectacle of a traditional ceremony which lasted down through the generations each year. Though they should be standing so close in the heat of the sun.
Grebeg Maulud procession this year looks attract the attention of a number of foreign tourists (tourists), who patiently waited since the beginning to the end of the traditional ceremony. They enthusiastically perpetuated the traditional procession through the camera and his video camera.
The course of traditional ceremonial procession Grebeg Maulud a convoy of Mount Lanang, Wadon, Gepak, Pawuhan and Dharat issued from the palace through Siti Hinggil Ngayogyakarta, Exhibition, North Square until the end on page Kauman Masjid Gede Yogyakarta.
Mountains are made from food ingredients such as vegetables, beans, red pepper,, sweet and some complementary made of sticky rice and shaped like a mountain, which symbolizes prosperity and wealth Mataram palace ground.Mount Parade Lanang, Wadon, Gepak, Pawuhan and Dharat led by Manggoloyudho (warlord) GBPH Yudhaningrat greeted with volley shot by soldiers in the palace when out of the palace and through the North Square.
Accompaniment "Mount" the palace soldiers escorted nine troops, including soldiers Wirobrojo, Ketanggung, Bugis, Daeng, Patangpuluh, Nyutro. They wore uniforms and attributes of different colors and carrying a spear gun, a dagger and an ancient rifle.
Furthermore, a number of "mountains" taken to the Great Mosque / Great Kauman Yogyakarta, to pray for the prince palace. Then the "mountains" that became seizure residents who had waited since morning in the courtyard mosque.
While the mountains was brought to the Temple Pakualaman escorted by traditional warriors and later became seizure of hundreds of local residents.
Those who obtain part of the "mountain" is still believed that the alms of King Palace Ngayogyakarta lane X will bring blessings to their lives.
Ngayogyakarta Palace for a year held a traditional ceremony Grebeg Large three times the Grebeg Syawal was held to coincide with Eid al-Fitr, the Great Grebeg coincide with Eid al-Adha and Grebeg Maulud or coincided with the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad.
Meanwhile, Chairman of Insan Slaturahmi Tourism Forum (Fosipa) Indonesia, Sarbini who asked komentarna by Antara in Yogyakarta, said the traditional ceremony held Grebeg Ngayogyakarta Palace is a cultural activity which still attract the attention of citizens of Yogyakarta, as well as foreign tourists (tourists).
Properly, these traditional activities can be packaged into an attractive tourist packages. Moreover, the Palace Ngayogyakarta Hadingrat be part golden triangle tours Central Java-Yogyakarta is often the main objective menmjadi foreign tourists visiting (tourists). Traditional ceremony''is not only attractive to domestic tourists (wisnus) but also in demand by foreign tourists who were visiting this area,''said Sarbini.source : http://www.yogyakartaonline.com