During the 15th and 17th centuries, Indonesia was the center of the spice trade. Chinese, Indian, and Arab traders brought Indonesian spices back to their respective countries, allowing Indonesia ...

Aceh, on the other hand, frequently incorporates dried spices thanks to the influence of India, Arabia and China. Padang (or Minangkabau) cuisine in West Sumatra uses lots of coconut cream ...

Padang beef soup (Soto padang) is a flavorful Indonesian-style beef soup infused with aromatic spices and served with crispy ...