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Sambal Goreng Kentang, Ati, dan Petai - Potato, Chicken Liver, and Stink Bean in Chili Sauce

Sambal Goreng Kentang, Ati, dan Petai - Potato, Chicken Liver, and Stink Bean in Chili Sauce

Me and my hubby are big fans of anything with “sambal goreng” in it. So despite this dish being not exactly good for our flu, which we are both still recovering …

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Chicken and Tofu Meatball

Chicken and Tofu Meatball

Do you know that if you add tofu to ground meat and made patties or meatballs out of said blend, you are guaranteed to end up with a juicier result than if you …

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Deep Fried Fish and Shrimp Cutlets

Deep Fried Fish and Shrimp Cutlets

I am at a loss as to what to name this dish, is it bakso, or otak-otak, or pempek? Anyway, this deep fried cutlets is made with spanish mackerel and shrimp, …

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Tofu and Shrimp in Chicken Stock

Tofu and Shrimp in Chicken Stock

This dish is so simple and so fast, but you do need to try using chicken stock instead of cheating with chicken granules or bouillon since real chicken stock …

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Spicy Egg Tofu with Dou Ban Jiang

Spicy Egg Tofu with Dou Ban Jiang

This is another tofu recipe that is super fast to make, and best of all, you only need a microwave. That said, you can always go the traditional way by steaming …

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Tahu Goreng Lengkuas - Fried Tofu in Galangal

Tahu Goreng Lengkuas - Fried Tofu in Galangal

Tofu, tempeh, and chicken shared many similar recipes in Indonesia, especially for deep frying. So if a recipe works well for one, it has a high probability …

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Acar Bawang Aceh - Acehnese Shallot Pickle

Acar Bawang Aceh - Acehnese Shallot Pickle

My Mom was born in Aceh, so I am quite familiar with Acehnese food, and among my favorites are sate godok, mie Aceh, martabak, and of course acar bawang. The …

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Kinpira Gobo - Kinpira Style Sautéed Burdock

Kinpira Gobo - Kinpira Style Sautéed Burdock

Most Japanese food ends up looking really pretty, which I admit is what drew me to learn cooking Japanese food in the first place, except kinpira gobo. Gobo, or …

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Jamur Goreng Krispi - Crispy Oyster Mushroom Fritters

Jamur Goreng Krispi - Crispy Oyster Mushroom Fritters

Oyster mushroom is one of the most commonly found mushroom in Indonesia, and one of the cheapest too. It is not surprising then that we have so many dishes made …

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Bok Choy and Tofu Stir Fry

Bok Choy and Tofu Stir Fry

Unlike my previous post on bok choy stir fry where the bok choy is blanched, this recipe requires a bit more practice to master. Here, the bok choy is going …

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Simmered Tofu, Shimeji, and Oyster Mushroom

Simmered Tofu, Shimeji, and Oyster Mushroom

This is based on a nameko (simmered mushroom) recipe, but I tweaked it a bit to include deep fried tofu (aburage), and using two kinds of mushrooms, shimeji and …

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Sambal Goreng Daging - Beef in Chili and Spice Paste

Sambal Goreng Daging - Beef in Chili and Spice Paste

The most famous sambal goreng dish is probably sambal goreng hati, but I am not a big fan of liver or any other kind of entrails for that matter, so the next …

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