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Pepes Ati Ayam - Steamed Chicken Liver in Banana Leaves

Pepes Ati Ayam - Steamed Chicken Liver in Banana Leaves

There is no way one can cook Indonesian dishes without eventually encounter one or two pepes dishes. It is really easy to recognize a pepes dish, if it is …

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Ikan Patin Sambal Sereh - Fried Shark Catfish in Lemongrass Chili Sauce

Ikan Patin Sambal Sereh - Fried Shark Catfish in Lemongrass Chili Sauce

Fresh water fish like ikan patin (shark catfish) tends to be fishier than the salt water fish, and this lemongrass chili sauce is super great for this type of …

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Honeydew and Coconut Water Juice

Honeydew and Coconut Water Juice

I read a pretty intriguing drink recipe from this serious eats article where it calls for combination of honeydew and coconut water. Lucky for me, honeydew is …

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Buncis Tumis Ebi - Green Bean and Dried Shrimp Stir Fry

Buncis Tumis Ebi - Green Bean and Dried Shrimp Stir Fry

One of the simplest Indonesian way to prepare greens, especially green beans and snake beans, is definitely stir frying with dried shrimps and galangal slices. …

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Smoothie Jambu Merah - Guava Yoghurt Smoothie

Smoothie Jambu Merah - Guava Yoghurt Smoothie

The most popular way to serve guava in Indonesia is to make a juice with ice and sugar. But I actually rather like the idea of turning it into a smoothie by …

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Yoghurt Lime Sorbet

Yoghurt Lime Sorbet

Living in Indonesia means year round tropical weather, which translates to high appreciation for all things cold and sweet and refreshing. Pretty much what this …

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Ayam Madu Kecap Limo - Soy Sauce and Lime Honey Chicken

Ayam Madu Kecap Limo - Soy Sauce and Lime Honey Chicken

Not having enough time to make complicated dishes seems like the norm and I can totally relate to that. Ever since grad school (gosh, which was like years and …

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Nasi Goreng Ijo Teri - Anchovies and Green Chilies Fried Rice

Nasi Goreng Ijo Teri - Anchovies and Green Chilies Fried Rice

Mom recently gave me two big jars of deep fried mini anchovies (ikan teri goreng). They are super delicious and though I have been adding anchovies to my rice …

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Nasi Kebuli - Fragrant Lamb Rice

Nasi Kebuli - Fragrant Lamb Rice

Today is the Idul Adha holiday in Indonesia, and on this day, many family will prepare lamb dishes in the same way the Americans prepare turkey on Thanksgiving. …

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Tumis Kacang Panjang - Snake Bean Stir Fry

Tumis Kacang Panjang - Snake Bean Stir Fry

I love eating vegetables, and when I shop for grocery, I tend to linger a bit in the produce section looking at the different greens and decide which one looks …

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Chicken Satay with Chili Soy Sauce

Chicken Satay with Chili Soy Sauce

To me, chicken stay (or any satay) conjures up images of street side hawker seller patiently fan a charcoal grill to cook the satay to perfection. The smell of …

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Teh Sereh dan Cincau - Lemongrass Tea with Grass Jelly

Teh Sereh dan Cincau - Lemongrass Tea with Grass Jelly

Try preparing a pot of this heavenly black tea brewed with fresh lemongrass. The fragrant and citrusy tea tastes even better with some glass jelly cubes!

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