FIVE RUPIAH, FIVE BITES: THE JAJANAN PASAR EVERY INDONESIAN GREW UP ON

Traditional Indonesian snacks like klepon, lemper, and martabak manis still rule the market stalls. Here's what to know before your next jajanan pasar run.

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