Indonesian Embassy in Algeria Introduces Indonesia Through Chicken Satay

Indonesian Ambassador to Algeria Yusron B. Ambary (wearing a head tie) dialogues with local residents. (IST)

ALGIERS - The Indonesian Republic Embassy (KBRI) in Algeria chose culinary as a way to introduce Indonesia to the local community. More than 120 servings of chicken satay were distributed to residents passing by around the Indonesian Embassy in Algiers, Friday (17/7).

The activity entitled "Mazdak Indonesia", which in Arabic means the taste of Indonesia, was also an introduction event for the Indonesian Ambassador to Algeria, Yusron B Ambary, with residents around the official residence.

The concept of the activity is taken from a common habit in Indonesia. New residents usually distribute food to neighbors as a form of introduction and intention to build good relations.

Yusron said that chicken satay was chosen because it resembled brochette, a meat or chicken skewer dish popular in Algeria.

Invited guests enjoy the dishes provided by the Indonesian embassy in Algiers. (IST)

"The selection of chicken satay because it has similarities with a very popular food in Algeria, namely brochette. Small pieces of meat or chicken are pierced, then grilled with charcoal," said Yusron via cell phone Saturday, July 18.

The main difference between the two foods lies in their presentation. Indonesian chicken satay is served with peanut sauce, while brochette is generally eaten without sauce or sauce.

According to Yusron, local residents welcomed the Indonesian specialty.

"The response of local residents who attended and tried the chicken satay was very positive. They liked it," he said.

Yusron said the "Mazdak Indonesia" program will be made as a series of sustainable activities. The goal is to continue to introduce Indonesia to the Algerian people through culinary.

"We will make the Mazdak Indonesia program as a series of sustainable activities to continue to introduce Indonesia to the Algerian people through culinary," said Yusron.

Through this program, the Indonesian Embassy in Algeria wants to strengthen relations with the surrounding community while introducing the richness of Indonesian culture through food.