Foods and Habits: Indonesian Traditional Foods as a Result of Dutch Colonialism

Abstract

Thousands of culture and natural resources are found in our country, Indonesia. Before became independent, Indonesia was ruled by the Dutch in colonialism period. Colonialism not only gave us bad memories, but also gave direct influence into our culture today. In colonialism period, Indonesian had to adapt with the Dutch culture which results an acculturation between both culture. Acculturation influenced every aspects in Bumiputera's life, including food culinary culture and habits. One of the culture and habit that still exist until now is Rijsttafel that serves many kinds of Indonesian traditional food, such as klappertaart, ontbijtkoek, rawon, selat solo, beef smoor, and brenebon ice. All of these dishes are still popular because it is supported by the lifestyle of society where the dishes originated from.