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Ayam Masak Rempah dan Santan - Chicken Braised in Spices and Coconut Milk
We have many many dishes cooked in coconut milk along with a really long list of spices. It is no wonder people tend to say our food is spicy, but that is …
Chicken with Lemongrass Broth
I think lemongrass is one of the cheaper herb in Indonesia, Rp 3000 (US$ 0.30) will probably net you 10-15 stalks (can be more if you are expert in haggling, I …
Sambal Udang Petai - Shrimp and Stink Bean in Chili Sauce
Petai (or stink bean) is one of the weirdest and stinkiest bean around, not for the faint hearted for sure. Be sure to brush your teeth afterwards if you still …
Pork Belly and Snake Bean in Black Bean Sauce
There are probably many many Chinese dishes that one can prepare with a bottle of black bean garlic sauce, and I think cooking pork with said sauce is one of …
Steamed Prawn with Chili and Garlic
Definitely one of the easiest and fastest prawn recipe, not to mention they look lovely and fit for a banquet. If you don’t own a microwave, you can make the …
Aromatic Steamed Chicken Wings
The use of so many aromatic herbs gives this dish a very inviting aroma, sure to whet the appetite. And the colorful green, red, yellow, and white is quite a …
Ayam Goreng Kiam Boi - Fried Chicken with Fruit Seasoning
There are a couple of Chinese restaurants near my parents home serving ayam goreng kiam boi. I find them delicious and it seems to be pretty popular with their …
Kari Ayam
Kari ayam is the Indonesian take on chicken curry. Unlike Indian curries, we use coconut milk instead of yoghurt, and a lot less spices as well, and with the …
Ayam Pop Padang - Padang Fried Chicken
I love Padang cuisine. Among the cuisines from so many regions in Indonesia, Padang cuisine is probably the most widely available no matter where you are in …
Dang Gui and Shiitake Chicken
Another hand me down recipe from my Mom, which I absolutely love. My Mom likes to serve this as part of her must have dishes in our family Chinese New Year …
Three Cup Chicken - San Bei Ji
Three cup chicken, or San Bei Ji in Chinese, is a very popular dish. Legend says that the original chef use one cup each of sesame oil, Chinese wine, and soy …
Steamed Chicken
Easy to prepare, cook, and always a crowd pleaser. I find that steaming is a more reliable method to get succulent chicken, plus the resulting broth is so …