Holiday Ayo - Before moving on to  the main course,  it is recommended to eat  an appetizer  first. An appetizer  is a dish eaten before the main course , usually served in small portions so that it can be eaten in just one or two bites. The taste is mostly made stronger to stimulate appetite.

Examples of appetizers include fried foods, salads, toast, topokki, dim sum, and so on. Below are various  delicious appetizers  and their recipes, your appetite will definitely increase!

1. Bruschetta

source: The Spruce Eats

Bruschetta  is an example of  an international appetizer  from Italy, served in the form of toasted bread served with garlic and  olive oil. Bruschetta  can be served as an appetizer, both for  lunch  and  dinner .

2. Bitterballen

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Bitterballen  is an example of  a typical Dutch international appetizer  which is quite popular in Indonesia. The main ingredients are potatoes and beef which are shaped like balls or meatballs, so it's not surprising that  bitterballen  are also often called  dutch meatballs.

3. Yellow Pumpkin Soup

source: ItalianStyleCooking

An example of a typical Russian international  appetizer  that is most popular in the country is pumpkin soup. Pumpkin soup is  a healthy, nutritious food because it contains carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamin C and fiber which are good for health. Especially if you are on a diet, consuming this appetizer can help you lose weight. The taste of pumpkin soup is savory-sweet, but not unpleasant at all.

4. Vietnamese Spring Rolls

source: Vicky Pham

Vietnamese spring rolls were one of the most delicious appetizers in the world according to CNN in 2011.  Vietnamese  spring rolls  are various vegetables wrapped in  rice paper. This food is also often served as a healthy diet menu because it is nutritious and low in calories.

5. Roll Cheese Nugget Pop

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Another appetizer you can try making yourself is  roll cheese nugget pop. Apart from being an  appetizer,  this food can also be used as a delicious snack to accompany your relaxing time.