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Wedang Cincau dan Selasih - Grass Jelly and Basil Seeds in Ginger Syrup

Wedang Cincau dan Selasih - Grass Jelly and Basil Seeds in Ginger Syrup

Everything served in ginger syrup is an instant dessert for me. Maybe I am just partial, but sweet (or even mild and almost tasteless) food just taste better in …

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No Bake Lime Cake

No Bake Lime Cake

Impressive multi-layer icebox cake with filling from limes, heavy cream, and sweetened condensed milk. Perfect for summer, or for those without an oven. 

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Agar Susu Kacang dan Cincau - Soy Milk and Grass Jelly Pudding

Agar Susu Kacang dan Cincau - Soy Milk and Grass Jelly Pudding

Merry Christmas everyone! Are you hosting your own dinner party tonight? Perhaps a bit busy and flustered with all the dishes that still need to be prepared? …

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Wedang Ronde - Glutinous Rice Balls in Ginger Syrup

Wedang Ronde - Glutinous Rice Balls in Ginger Syrup

Wedang ronde is Indonesian version of tang yuan (汤圆). While the Chinese traditionally prepare tang yuan during winter solstice, Indonesian simply make this on a …

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Ichigo Daifuku - Strawberry and Red Bean Mochi

Ichigo Daifuku - Strawberry and Red Bean Mochi

I am on a roll and having fun with my home made azuki an (Japanese sweet red bean paste). After turning some into delicious red bean and strawberry jelly, I …

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Red Bean and Strawberry Jelly

Red Bean and Strawberry Jelly

I just finished making a batch of azuki an (Japanese sweet red bean paste) and was itching for some azuki an based desserts. I was toying with the idea of …

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Setup Nenas dan Jambu - Poached Pineapple and Water Apple

Setup Nenas dan Jambu - Poached Pineapple and Water Apple

When Fall arrives, I start to think of poached fruits, be it in simple syrup spiked with spices or in wine. Alcohol is not commonly used in our poached fruit, …

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Mochi Kacang - Steamed Mochi with Honey Roasted Peanut

Mochi Kacang - Steamed Mochi with Honey Roasted Peanut

Plenty of mochi can be found in Jakarta, from Taiwanese to Japanese. But they are all what I would consider as fancy mochi, filled with various kind of lovely …

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Red Bean and Glutinous Rice Sweet Soup

Red Bean and Glutinous Rice Sweet Soup

When the weather cools, I start craving for sweet soup like this red bean and glutinous rice. The long simmer makes this soup silky and luscious, if I can even …

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Yoghurt Lime Sorbet

Yoghurt Lime Sorbet

Living in Indonesia means year round tropical weather, which translates to high appreciation for all things cold and sweet and refreshing. Pretty much what this …

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Ya Li Pear and Snow Fungus Sweet Soup

Ya Li Pear and Snow Fungus Sweet Soup

Ever tried cooking Chinese Ya Li pears in a slow simmer along with snow fungus, red dates, and rock sugar? I know it sounds weird, but this dessert soup is one …

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Fermented Cassava and Yoghurt Pancakes

Fermented Cassava and Yoghurt Pancakes

Tape (fermented cassava) is lovely and delicious on its own. But why not try making a batch of tape and yoghurt pancakes for a Sunday breakfast brunch?

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