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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.
Serundeng - Spiced Shredded Coconut
Fresh shredded coconut cooked with spice paste, palm sugar, and tamarind created this popular Javanese side dish called serundeng. We treat serundeng very …
Bingka Telur - Egg and Coconut Milk Cake
I once posted a recipe for bingka ubi jalar, this recipe is quite similar but using only eggs, hence we call it bingka telur. Just like bingka ubi jalar, baking …
Klapertart Bandung - Coconut Choux Cake
Instead of steamed, this klapertart from the city of Bandung is baked in an oven. A delicious twist on the classic klapertart for those without a steamer.
Nasi Liwet in Rice Cooker
Nasi liwet is rice cooked in coconut milk, chicken stock, lemongrass, and Indonesian bay leaves (daun salam), giving the rice a very rich and aromatic taste.
Sarikayo Gula Merah - Palm Sugar Coconut Milk Custard
Sarikayo is a Minang (Padang) dessert made from steaming a mixture of primarily egg, coconut milk, and palm sugar. This custard can be served as is, though some …
Kue Ruwok - Custard and Merengue Cake
Kue ruwok comes from Padang, and it is basically a layer of custard topped with a layer of merengue. There are various common toppings, but raisin is one of …
Lemongrass Jelly
Citrusy and fresh agar-agar dessert using lemongrass. Delicious as is, or when paired with ginger and palm sugar syrup. Vegan friendly and gluten-free.
Galantine
Indonesia has inherited quite a handful of dishes from the Dutch colonial days, and galantine is one of them. Our version of galantine is most likely going to …
Ikan Nila Bakar - Broiled Tilapia
Ikan bakar (grilled fish) is one of my favorite food. In Indonesia, there are many restaurants specializing in seafood dishes, and the first thing I will order …
Puding Lapis - Layered Pudding
Fun Indonesian layered agar-agar dessert with coconut milk, coconut palm sugar, and the fragrance of pandan leaves. Vegan friendly and gluten-free.
Semur Bihun - Javanese Rice Noodles in Sweet Soy Sauce
Semur bihun is a recipe that is easily adaptable to suit whatever you have in your pantry. What I present is the bare minimum. You can always add more meat or …