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I was so excited to visit The Netherlands and The Hague for the first time around the US Thanksgiving period in late November 2019. As an Asian person, I love rice and I love curries.
So when I heard about the idea of the Indonesian Rice Table (rijsttafel) in The Netherlands, I naturally wanted in. Indonesia was once a Dutch Colony, and while that is mostly a horrible thing for locals in Indonesia, one good thing that has come from that is all the amazing things that happen with food, fusion cooking, and appreciation for different delicacies of another culture.
So now a couple of centuries later, the Rijsttafel (Rice Table) is a super popular thing for modern Dutch people to eat with spouses, dates, groups of friends, or families. And awesomely, the spicier the better for many of them.
According to Wikipedia; Rijsttafel is an Indonesian elaborate meal adapted by the Dutch following the hidang presentation of nasi Padang from the Padang region of West Sumatra. It consists of many (forty is not an unusual number) side dishes served in small portions, accompanied by rice prepared in several different ways.
So we took a day trip to The Hague (most famous for things like the International Criminal Court for War Crimes) and had an amazing Rijstaffel at Garoeda Restaurant.
Kneuterdijk 18A, 2514 EN Den Haag, Netherlands
(Google Maps - g.page/Garoeda?share)
What made it so delicious?
Well, you have to watch! But in summary, the many flavors, tastes, and spices make it an endless journey and delight.
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