The Making of Website of Riau Malay Traditional Food

Abstract

Riau Province, Indonesia, is renowned for its distinctive Malay culture, where traditional Malay food plays a significant role in defining the region's identity. This cultural center boasts a wide variety of flavorsome dishes, characterized by the harmonious blend of salty, sour, and spicy tastes. Examples of traditional Riau Malay dishes include Asam Pedas, Tumis Belacan, Sempolet, Mi Sagu, Roti Jala, and Ikan Salai Balado, along with a variety of Malay cakes such as Asidah, Bolu Kemojo, Kue Bangkit, Lempok Durian, Bolu Berendam, and Kue Buah Malako. However, the traditional Malay food of Riau faces challenges due to the influences of global tastes and the rise of fast food culture, endangering the preservation of local culture. To combat this, the author intended to create a website dedicated to showcasing traditional Malay food in Riau Province. The website was presented in English and Indonesia, aiming to reintroduce and disseminate information about Riau Malay food to both national and international audiences. This website offered descriptions and recipes of twelve Riau Malay traditional food along with the picture of each dish. It was suggested to be helpful and useful for people in finding information about Malay traditional food in Riau Province.