Holiday Ayo - The most popular sentence for Indonesia is, Indonesia is Wonderland. And maybe that's true. Besides Indonesia's amazing natural beauty, Indonesia also has special foods that are rich in spices. Some are even recognized as the world's best food.

Many people in other parts of the world like the distinctive taste of Indonesian food. Some Indonesian specialties are even recognized as the most delicious food in the world.

Cited from CNN Indonesia, These are 5 Indonesian foods that are recognized as the world's best food.

1. Rendang

Rendang, a delicious meat dish from West Sumatra, was again named the Best Food in the CNN World's 50 Best Foods published in July 2017.

Rendang is one of five Indonesian specialties that have been promoted by the Ministry of Tourism as an Indonesian culinary icon. In addition, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is also tempted to learn more about rendang directly in Padang.

2. Fried rice

Just like rendang, Indonesian fried rice has also managed to become the most delicious food in the world according to an international media release in 2017. Fried rice is recognized as Indonesian food, although there are various versions of fried rice around the world.

The difference between fried rice in Indonesia and other countries is the use of sweeter soy sauce, a spicier taste and the addition of fried onions. Indonesian fried rice is usually eaten with pickles and crackers.

3. Satay

Sate is one of the typical Indonesian culinary delights which is also included in the list of the 50 most delicious foods in the world according to international media in 2017.

This dish, which generally uses mutton and chicken, has a delicious and appetizing taste. Not surprisingly, the food which is usually served with peanut sauce is very popular with all circles.

4. Soto

Soto occupies the 4th position of the 20 best soup dishes in the world according to CNN. Indonesian Soto ayam is generally served with delicious spices such as fresh turmeric, cinnamon, lemongrass and lime leaves which combine to create an appetizing aroma and taste.

This soto is known to be loved in Singapore, Malaysia, to faraway Suriname in South America and has become one of the Indonesian foods that is recognized as the most delicious food in the world.

5. Hodgepodge

Gado-gado is a mixture of several vegetables that are boiled, then served with eggs and peanut sauce. It is also one of the Indonesian foods that is recognized as the most delicious food in the world.

Although simple, this Indonesian food won first place in the presentation aesthetic category at an international cooking competition held in Naples, Italy, in 2010. The Indonesian version of this salad is usually served with tofu and tempeh.