Rijsttafel is an elaborate Indonesian meal adapted by the Dutch from the hidang presentation of nasi padang from the Padang region of West Sumatra. It consists of many side dishes in small portions, a
An elaborate rijsttafel in a restaurant in The Hague, Netherlands
Rijsttafel in Bandung in 1936
A contemporary rijsttafel served in Rotterdam, Netherlands
Nasi campur, also known as nasi rames or sega campur in Java, refers to an Indonesian and Malay dish of a scoop of nasi putih accompanied by small portions of several other dishes, including meats, ve
Rijsttafel
…dishes) is considered too extravagant and expensive. The closest versions to rice table dishes readily available in Indonesia are local nasi Padang and nasi campur. However, in Indonesian restaurants around the world, especially in Belgium, the Netherlands, and South Africa, the rijsttafel is still popular. In…
Nasi campur Balinese version with two types of sate lilit, egg and vegetables
Nasi campur, Chinese Indonesian version
Nasi padang in Bukittinggi, West Sumatra
One of the classic renditions of a Malay nasi campur - Ikan Keli Bakar (grilled catfish) wrapped in banana leaves, served with Air Asam (a tangy dipping sauce), Pucuk Ubi Masak Lemak (cassava leaves cooked in coconut milk) and Sambal Telur (eggs in spicy sambal sauce).