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Talas Goreng - Taro Fritters

Talas Goreng - Taro Fritters

When I was still in primary school, one of my favorite snack is talas goreng (taro fritters) sold nearby my school. The seller has a metal box attached to the …

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Orek Tahu Tauco - Tofu in Spicy Soy Bean Sauce

Orek Tahu Tauco - Tofu in Spicy Soy Bean Sauce

You want to know what’s the most time consuming this in this tofu dish? It’s frying the tofu actually, so if you can buy already fried tofu cubes from your …

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Sautéed Kale and Shirasu

Sautéed Kale and Shirasu

Kale is one of the vegetables that I have been trying to eat more since it has a higher vitamin and mineral content compared to spinach, which has always been …

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Kyoto Style Tofu and Shimeji in Ankake Sauce

Kyoto Style Tofu and Shimeji in Ankake Sauce

Elegant and sophisticated Kyoto tofu and shimeji mushrooms dish served with a thick ankake sauce from Japanese potato starch and usukuchi/light soy sauce.

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Gulai Telur Padang - Eggs Braised in Spicy Coconut Broth

Gulai Telur Padang - Eggs Braised in Spicy Coconut Broth

Hard-boiled eggs are totally not boring when they are made into delicious gulai telur Padang (egg curry). They are just like the ones from a Padang restaurant.

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Brussels Sprouts and Garlic Stir Fry

Brussels Sprouts and Garlic Stir Fry

For tonight's side dish, why not stir-fry some Brussels sprouts in a cast-iron skillet with garlic and olive oil for a quick and easy 15-minutes meal.

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Gochujang Meatballs

Gochujang Meatballs

These lovely Korean gochujang meatballs are fantastic! The spicy cranberry gochujang sauce is truly delicious and these are always gone in a heartbeat.

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Oven-Baked Tofu

Oven-Baked Tofu

Fried tofu cubes are so handy. You can snack on them, add to salads, or use in recipes. Follow this easy recipe and go make fried tofu cubes in your oven.

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Dendeng Ragi - Spiced Beef and Coconut

Dendeng Ragi - Spiced Beef and Coconut

Dendeng ragi is a marriage between thinly sliced beef and freshly grated coconut cooked in spices until the meat is tender, then everything is further cooked …

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Chicken Floss

Chicken Floss

If you are Chinese, or have ever stepped into a Chinese bakery, you probably know what meat floss is. This stuff looks fluffy and smells wonderful, and often …

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Perkedel Panggang - Oven Baked Potato Fritters

Perkedel Panggang - Oven Baked Potato Fritters

I am a huge fan of perkedel but I don’t make them often enough since I kind of hate deep frying. So I tried to come up with a way to bypass deep frying. In the …

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Nasi Gurih Rice Cooker - Pandan and Coconut Milk Rice in Rice Cooker

Nasi Gurih Rice Cooker - Pandan and Coconut Milk Rice in Rice Cooker

How to cook Indonesian nasi gurih (pandan and coconut milk rice) in a rice cooker. With options to cook the rice in an instant pot, or on a stovetop.

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