Indonesian food glossary

A
Ayam – Chicken

B

Babi - Pork

Bakar – Grilled

Bebek – Duck

C

Cumi – Squid

D

Daging – Meat

G

Goreng – Fried

Gurita – Octopus

I

Ikan – Fish

J

Jus – Juice

K

Kecil – Small portion

Kentang – Potato

Kepiting – Crab

Kopi – Coffee

L

Lauk – Side dish

Lengkuas – Galangal

Lele – Catfish

M

Makanan – Food

Manis – Sweet

Mie – Noodles

Minuman – Drinks

N

Nasi – Rice

O

Oseng – Stir-fried

P

Paru – Fried cow lung

R

Rebus – Boiled

S

Sayur – Vegetables

Sapi – Beef

Sop – Western-style soup

Sosis – Sausage

Soto – Indonesian-style soup

Susu – Milk

T

Tahu – Tofu

Teh – Tea

Telor – Egg

U

Udang – Prawns