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Indonesia condiments are created to appease the burning question in the hearts of the entire population of Indonesia: ‘What if my favorite dish isn’t spicy enough?’  Some condiments are used for very specific meals, like plum sauce, a dark, sweet-savory sauce, always served with Peking Duck. Other condiments have a huge fan base from the chefs of a hotel in Bali Indonesia to students cooking on a single burner in their dorm-room and use the condiments on every dish the can get their hands on.

One particular condiment is Wasabi. Wasabi, also know as the ‘Japanese Horseradish’ is well-known through out the world as the best hot spicy condiment severed with any sushi rolls and sashimi. It a powerful green paste and usually is mixed in with soysauce to cut the burn factor. Wasabi can also be found flavoring pistachios to ice cream. Another condiment is Raita, a yogurt-based dip that is mixed in with flavors and spices like cucumbers, onions and chillies. The fats in the yogurts help cool the palate from the searing effect of ordering a hot spicy dish. Bagoong , a Filipino condiment contains the ingredients ranging from the salting and fermenting of anchovies and or shrimp. This condiment has similarities tastes and smells of anchovy paste. Bagoong becomes the residue of the production of any fish sauce. Many lower income families use bagoong as a stand-alone meal. It flavors cooked rice or can supplement steamed vegetable leaves.

The ever familiar Kimchi, a Korean side dish, is served alongside any dish in Indonesia. Kimchi is traditionally made with cabbage, brine and ground hot peppers. Not only do Koreans crave this tasty condiment, so does the rest of Indonesia and parts of the western world. But, the most simplest traditional condiment of Indonesia it Sambal made from ground chili peppers and salt. A more elaborate Sambal sauce will have onion, lemongrass, lime juice, sugars, garlic mixed in an oil and vinegar base.

All you need to answer your question is to serve one or all of the condiments listed above alongside your favorite dish and never worry every if your dish is spicy enough.

The Singapore Dance company, now under the artistic direction of Janek Schergen, was founded by Goh Soo Khim and Anthony Then.  This is now the premier company of Singapore and one of the most recognized and professional companies throughout all of Southeast Asia.  Comprised of twenty two company members, they perform six different works each year, alternating between the performances in their home at the Esplanade Theater in Singapore, which is conveniently located close to many Singapore hotels, and Fort Canning Green which is the venue for the program Ballet Under the Stars, and the performances around the world.  Their range is vast, performing pieces of traditional ballet, choreographed by some of the most famous choreographers working today, to pieces that are more modern and contemporary.  Throughout the years they have appealed to people of all cultural backgrounds, turning many of those not familiar with the world of dance into true aficionados and supporters.

Through a generous grant from the Government of Singapore, the company is now more than a performing company bringing the finest of work to the audiences of Singapore, they are now conducting an Education program as well as Out Reach programs for those who could otherwise not experience the thrill and excitement of this incredible world of the performing arts.  Many companies throughout the world are taking on Out Reach as more and more arts programs are cut from schools.  SDT regularly travels to schools offering classes to those who are not able to afford to take them otherwise, children as well as adults.  It is an effort to bring dance to as many people as possible in order to spread the discipline, the passion and the beauty of the arts.  They also support a Young Choreographers program, wherein students throughout Singapore and Asia have their talents nurtured and developed.  International travel performances have included Hong Kong, France, the USA,  London and the Philippines.  They are quickly becoming well known internationally, as well as being well loved in their home town of Singapore.