Indonesia

Beef steak braised in fresh herbs until tender, served with steamed vegetables and potato wedges. Dipping sauce on the side.

Selat solo is a Javanese dish influenced by Western cuisine. During colonial Dutch East Indies era, European colonizers brought with them European ingredients and their cooking technique. Some of Javanese upperclass nobles were exposed to European cuisine; such as breads, cheeses and steak, this cuisine was held in high esteem as the cuisine of the upper class of Dutch East Indies society. This led to adoption and fusion of European cuisine into local Javanese cuisine, such as the development of Selat Solo recipe. The trace of European influence can be seen in the use of mustard or mayonnaise and Worcestershire sauce, while the Javanese preference of mild sweetness can be tasted in the use of sweet soy sauce.