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Krengsengan Hati Ampela - Liver and Gizzard Stew

Krengsengan Hati Ampela - Liver and Gizzard Stew

To me, the best way to cook chicken livers and gizzards is to make a stew with plenty of spices and herbs since I am not a big fan of eating them with light …

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Tape Bakar - Cassava with Cheese and Chocolate

Tape Bakar - Cassava with Cheese and Chocolate

A simple way to serve Indonesian pan-fried fermented cassava (tape) with grated cheddar cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and chocolate sprinkles.

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Ayam Masak Rempah dan Santan - Chicken Braised in Spices and Coconut Milk

Ayam Masak Rempah dan Santan - Chicken Braised in Spices and Coconut Milk

We have many many dishes cooked in coconut milk along with a really long list of spices. It is no wonder people tend to say our food is spicy, but that is …

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Fermented Cassava and Yoghurt Pancakes

Fermented Cassava and Yoghurt Pancakes

Tape (fermented cassava) is lovely and delicious on its own. But why not try making a batch of tape and yoghurt pancakes for a Sunday breakfast brunch?

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Nasi Uduk Betawi - Jakarta Fragrant Coconut Rice

Nasi Uduk Betawi - Jakarta Fragrant Coconut Rice

I have been saving the recipe for nasi uduk for some sort of celebration, and this being my 100th recipe (yay!) is a valid cause to celebrate, no? ♥ Nasi uduk …

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Chicken with Lemongrass Broth

Chicken with Lemongrass Broth

I think lemongrass is one of the cheaper herb in Indonesia, Rp 3000 (US$ 0.30) will probably net you 10-15 stalks (can be more if you are expert in haggling, I …

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Cumi Goreng Tepung - Fried Calamari

Cumi Goreng Tepung - Fried Calamari

Even in Indonesia, fried calamari is a pretty popular appetizer, though most people probably know them by their Indonesian name: cumi goreng tepung, literally …

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Tempeh Goreng Lengkuas - Fried Tempeh in Galangal Sauce

Tempeh Goreng Lengkuas - Fried Tempeh in Galangal Sauce

Deep fried plain tempeh is delicious, but when it is cooked this way, it is simply out of this world. All the spices will be absorbed by the tempeh, and the …

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Bola Tape Keju - Cassava Cheese Balls

Bola Tape Keju - Cassava Cheese Balls

Who doesn't like to snack on cute looking cheese balls ? Especially these tape (fermented cassava) cheese balls, drizzled with chocolate sauce. Delicious!

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Ketoprak - Vermicelli and Tofu Salad

Ketoprak - Vermicelli and Tofu Salad

I am sure most people know about gado-gado by now, but I think ketoprak needs to be highlighted just as much. The defining feature of a ketoprak is the use of …

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Tahu Telor - Tofu Omelette with Peanut Sauce

Tahu Telor - Tofu Omelette with Peanut Sauce

Tahu telor literally means tofu and egg, which of course are the main ingredients for this salad. We have a lot of peanut sauce variations and as such, it is …

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Carrot, Tomato, and Starfruit Juice

Carrot, Tomato, and Starfruit Juice

I will never in a million years order a carrot juice or tomato juice from a restaurant, I simply hate the stuff. But, if you combine the two and add another …

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