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Oden - Japanese Winter Stew
A winter stew or hot pot is a common theme across Asian countries during colder seasons. In Japan, one of the most popular winter stew is probably oden. As with …
Five Spice Chicken in Rice Cooker
If you have been following my blog, then you know I am probably bordering on obsession to find new ways to cook with my rice cooker. So far, I have successfully …
Sate Godok Aceh - Skewerless Acehnese Beef Satay
Across Indonesia, there are probably as many variation of sate as there are soto, and one of the most unique one is sate godok from the province of Aceh. …
Ayam Kalio Padang - Half Way Chicken Rendang
A kalio is basically a rendang that is cooked only half way, meaning there will still be sauce left, albeit a little. For economical reason, some Padang …
Tori Katsu - Deep Fried Chicken Cutlets
Everyone loves a katsu every now and then, and making one at home is a super easy affair. Of course, speaking of katsu, the one that immediately leaps in mind …
Braised Tofu and Mushrooms
This is a pretty fast stir fry/braising recipe, a great dish to prepare when short on time. You can use silken tofu if that is what you have, though I …
Ayam Kecap Pedas - Chicken in Spicy Sweet Soy Sauce
Ayam kecap pedas is an Indonesian take on Chinese chicken in ginger and soy sauce. In this Indonesian version, the sauce is made with kecap manis (Indonesian …
Tofu and Ground Pork in Black Bean Sauce
Tofu and ground pork is perhaps one of the most common pairing in Chinese cuisine. Here, I pair the two with a super versatile black bean sauce, meaning if you …
Sambal Ikan Goreng Petai - Fish and Stink Bean in Chili Sauce
Petai has got to be the stinkiest bean in existence, but it looks oh so pretty with its bright green color and lovely almond shape, and yet, Indonesian love …
Gulai Sapi Padang - Padang Style Beef Curry
We love Padang food so much in our family, and I love cooking them since it is usually a guarantee that I will be seeing some big smiles (and some praises, …
Pepes Ati Ayam - Steamed Chicken Liver in Banana Leaves
There is no way one can cook Indonesian dishes without eventually encounter one or two pepes dishes. It is really easy to recognize a pepes dish, if it is …
Ikan Patin Sambal Sereh - Fried Shark Catfish in Lemongrass Chili Sauce
Fresh water fish like ikan patin (shark catfish) tends to be fishier than the salt water fish, and this lemongrass chili sauce is super great for this type of …