As an Indonesian, rice is more than just food. It is a part of our daily life, our culture, and even our identity. Most of us eat rice three times a day — breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In Indonesia, rice is not only cooked in one way. We have many types of rice dishes, each with its own taste, story, and tradition. Let me share with you some of the most popular and special rice dishes in Indonesia. They are Nasi Goreng, Nasi Uduk, Nasi Padang, Nasi Kuning, and Nasi Liwet. All of them use rice, but they are very different from each other in flavor, ingredients, and how we enjoy them. 1. Nasi Goreng (Fried Rice) Nasi Goreng means "fried rice" in Indonesian. It is probably the most famous Indonesian rice dish around the world. Many people in other countries also love it. But for us Indonesians, Nasi Goreng is a simple and comforting food we can eat anytime. We usually make Nasi Goreng at home when there is leftover rice. Instead of throwing the rice away, we fry it with garli...