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Pindang Tahu Goreng - Fried Tofu in Spicy Broth

Pindang Tahu Goreng - Fried Tofu in Spicy Broth

I like simple dishes like this for my everyday meal. Generally, I can finish prepping to cooking this dish within the time requires for my rice cooker to finish …

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Matcha Kanten and Strawberry Parfait

Matcha Kanten and Strawberry Parfait

Matcha agar-agar/kanten cubes, strawberry slices, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. This parfait is one of the best ways to enjoy agar-agar/kanten dessert.

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Es Rujak Mangga dan Jeruk Bali - Mango and Pomelo Ice Rojak

Es Rujak Mangga dan Jeruk Bali - Mango and Pomelo Ice Rojak

Mango is definitely in season right now. The last I checked, I have no less than three different varieties to choose from. I can never restraint myself when I …

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Sambal Cabe Rawit Aceh - Acehnese Bird Eye Chili Sauce

Sambal Cabe Rawit Aceh - Acehnese Bird Eye Chili Sauce

If you are a self-professed lover of really hot chili sauce, you must try making this sambal cabe rawit Aceh made with Thai green bird-eye chilies.

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Sambal Goreng Tauco Labu Siam - Chayote in Fermented Soy Bean and Chili Sauce

Sambal Goreng Tauco Labu Siam - Chayote in Fermented Soy Bean and Chili Sauce

There are certain ingredients we use just to give that umami kick, for example fish sauce and shrimp paste, which is totally great unless you are vegetarian. …

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Sambal Tauco - Chili Sauce with Fermented Soy Bean

Sambal Tauco - Chili Sauce with Fermented Soy Bean

Tauco is Indonesian version of fermented soy bean, and the best in my opinion comes from Medan. I am partial see, since I grow up in Medan and that’s what I …

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Opor Telur - Eggs in Creamy Coconut Milk Sauce

Opor Telur - Eggs in Creamy Coconut Milk Sauce

I have a weird habit of making lots of hard boiled eggs at a time and slowly finish them throughout the coming days. I kinda like eating plain hard boiled eggs, …

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Susu Edamame - Edamame Milk

Susu Edamame - Edamame Milk

This lovely green-colored milk is made from fresh edamame. The milk tastes like regular soy milk, but with a very pretty natural green color from edamame.

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Asem-Asem Terong - Sour and Spicy Eggplant Stew

Asem-Asem Terong - Sour and Spicy Eggplant Stew

This is one of the easiest and fastest stew ever, like you really don’t need more than 15 minutes of cooking time or the eggplants are gonna end up looking …

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Bajigur - Coffee and Coconut Milk with Toddy Palm Fruit

Bajigur - Coffee and Coconut Milk with Toddy Palm Fruit

Coffee with coconut milk, palm sugar, pandan leaves, and enjoyed with toddy palm fruit/kolang-kaling. Basically, Indonesian boba (toddy) coffee drink.

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Mendol Tempe - Deep Fried Spicy Soy Bean Cake

Mendol Tempe - Deep Fried Spicy Soy Bean Cake

Mendol tempe is a specialty of East Java, especially around the city of Malang. It is made with tempe (soy bean cake) that is first steamed, then mashed …

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Bola Tape dan Saus Gula Jawa - Fermented Cassava Balls and Palm Sugar Syrup

Bola Tape dan Saus Gula Jawa - Fermented Cassava Balls and Palm Sugar Syrup

Tape (fermented cassava) is among my favorite ingredient in snacks and desserts, I sometimes eat this straight straight as is, that’s how much I love it. :D If …

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