INDONESIA, balitourismnow.com – For the entire month of March and in honour of Ramdan, Expat. Roasters is collaborating with modern Indonesian restaurant, Rasanusa, bringing a curated Iftar menu to be enjoyed in select locations across Indonesia.
Cita Rasa Ramadan, the ala carte Iftar menu, is available every evening from 6pm from March 1 to 31, 2025, at Expat. Roasters Surabaya, Jakarta and Makassar featuring a curated menu of Indonesian flavours and modern culinary craftsmanship, making it the perfect way to break fast with family, friends, and colleagues.
“Ramadan is a time for reflection, togetherness, and sharing good food and with ‘Cita Rasa Ramadan’, we’re blending the warmth of Indonesian flavours with the premium quality Expat. Roasters is known for,” said Shae Macnamara, CEO & Founder of Expat. Roasters, Shae Macnamara, Friday 28 February 2025.
Start your iftar journey with enticing appetizers:
- Krengsengan Croquette – Home-made potato croquette filled with tender beef, breaded and deep-fried to golden perfection. Served with krengsengan sauce, a flavorful mix of sweet, savory, and slightly spicy notes, and topped with a lime emulsion combining mayonnaise and lime for a delightful sweet-and-sour touch.
- Gulai Loaded Fries – Crispy shoestring fries generously topped with shredded chicken, creamy and savory gulai sauce, tangy pickled shallots, and crispy fried kaffir lime leaves with a sprinkle of spring onion.
- Agnolotti Kalio – Fresh egg pasta filled with shredded beef and chicken slow-cooked in kalio sauce. Served with the same rich, spiced, and slightly sweet kalio sauce, finished with crispy fried ube for a delightful crunch.
“This iftar experience is our way of bringing people together over exceptional food and coffee and we are thrilled to be collaborating with Rasanusa for this special time of year,” said Shae Macnamara.
For the main course, guests can select from:
- Ayam Bumbu Rujak – Tender, juicy chicken thigh infused with bold rujak sauce, bringing a balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors. Served with hot rice, extra rujak sauce, and a wedge of lime. A perfect choice for those who enjoy a spicy kick.
- Sei Sapi – Inspired by the traditional NTT’s Sei Sapi, this dish features a brisket-style cut of premium Australian beef, slow-smoked for 12 hours using apple wood. Served with hot rice, Lu’at salsa—a fresh and fragrant sambal made with coriander leaves—and spiced kidney beans.
To end the meal on a sweet note:
- Kopyor Ice Cream – A delightful collaboration between Expat. Roasters and Rasanusa, featuring Expat. Roasters’s coconut gelato stick, complemented by coconut snow (shaved coconut cream), coconut sago pearls, and crispy meringue shards, all topped with a dusting of cinnamon powder. A perfect balance of sweet, creamy, and savory coconut flavors.
- Coffee Cake – A coffee lover’s dream, this dessert showcases multiple coffee textures on one plate, featuring a mocha cake topped with Expat. Roasters Coffee Gelato, coffee jelly, oat-based coffee crumbles, and a crispy mocha tuile. A decadent finale to the iftar.
Shae Macnamara added, Ramadan is a time of gathering and sharing meals with loved ones. “And we are thrilled to collaborate with Expat. Roasters once again to bring authentic Indonesian flavors to their iftar menu,” said Shae Macnamara.
Jacklin Marselau, Rasanusa Head Chef stated, The Sei Sapi is a must-try, with its 12-hour slow-smoked brisket paired with fragrant Lu’at salsa and spiced kidney beans, creating a perfect balance of smoky and aromatic flavors.
“For those with a sweet tooth, our Coffee Textures offers a rich and indulgent coffee-infused treat, making it the perfect way to end your meal,” said Jacklin Marselau.
The special iftar menu will be available exclusively at:
- Expat. Roasters Dharmahusada, Surabaya
- Expat. Roasters Graha Family, Surabaya
- Expat. Roasters Jakarta, Mori Tower
- Expat. Roasters Makassar
“Make your Ramadan memorable with Expat. Roasters’ “Cita Rasa Ramadan” and immerse yourself in a delightful iftar experience like no other,” closes Jacklin Marselau. [bra]