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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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Tofu Salad with Lime Dressing

Tofu Salad with Lime Dressing

I really love this spicy lime dressing, I think it pairs nicely with a wide range of salad. It is sweet, salty, sour, spicy, and with the addition of fish …

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Bingka Singkong - Cassava Cake

Bingka Singkong - Cassava Cake

Bingka singkong (or bingka ubi kayu) is a very easy cake to make at home, especially if you buy frozen grated cassava instead of making your own grated cassava. …

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Pork Stir Fry in Turmeric and Lemongrass

Pork Stir Fry in Turmeric and Lemongrass

This is a rather quick stir fry dish. I love the eye popping bright yellow color from turmeric, and I think the color contrast between the pork with bell pepper …

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Nagasari - Coconut and Rice Flour Cake Stuffed with Saba Banana

Nagasari - Coconut and Rice Flour Cake Stuffed with Saba Banana

Learn how to prepare this traditional Indonesian banana cake. The firm white cake has a slightly chewy texture and a banana filling, each individual serving cake neatly wrapped in banana leaves.

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Barongko - Saba Banana and Coconut Milk in Banana Leaves

Barongko - Saba Banana and Coconut Milk in Banana Leaves

I was doing my weekly grocery when I chanced upon boxes of beautiful pisang kepok (saba bananas). They are almost always available year round, but this time …

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Pandan and Coconut Milk Layered Agar

Pandan and Coconut Milk Layered Agar

A green and white Indonesian pandan and coconut milk layered agar that is easy enough for midweek, yet impressive enough for a party. Plus, they happen to be vegan friendly and gluten-free!

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Tumis Tahu & Zucchini - Tofu and Zucchini in Spicy Coconut Milk

Tumis Tahu & Zucchini - Tofu and Zucchini in Spicy Coconut Milk

Zucchini is in season and I couldn’t stop myself from buying a huge load of fresh looking ones home. This vegetable is not common in Indonesia, and whenever I …

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Sambal Goreng Ikan - Fish in Spicy Chili Sauce

Sambal Goreng Ikan - Fish in Spicy Chili Sauce

As promised, here is another recipe using the super versatile sambal goreng. If you are interested at preparing a multi purpose sauce that can be used in many …

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Sambal Goreng Telur - Eggs in Spicy Chili Sauce

Sambal Goreng Telur - Eggs in Spicy Chili Sauce

If you happen to follow my previous recipe to prepare sambal goreng, now I am going to show you a super easy way to prepare this really simple egg dish with the …

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Srikaya - Egg and Coconut Milk Spread

Srikaya - Egg and Coconut Milk Spread

In Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore, the spread of choice is not peanut butter or nutella, but srikaya. This delicious spread is made from a simple …

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Kue Sarang Semut - Caramel "Ants Nest" Cake

Kue Sarang Semut - Caramel "Ants Nest" Cake

This unique and delicious cake has a chewy texture, a dark brown color that comes from caramelizes sugar, and the appearance of a honeycomb/ants nest.

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