All Recipes
Thai Stir-Fried Chicken with Basil and Chilies
A quick 20-minute Thai stir-fry chicken dish with Thai basil, garlic, and chilies. The umami-rich spicy dark sauce goes perfectly with a bowl of steamed rice.
Baked Salmon in Garlic and Ginger
Salmon fillets marinated with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, and sesame oil. Baked to perfection in an oven, and goes perfectly with a bowl of rice.
Gulai Kambing - Indonesian Lamb Curry
Celebrate Idul Adha (Eid al-Adha) with this Indonesian lamb curry, a coconut-based curry with soft and tender lamb/mutton that goes perfectly with rice or flatbread.
Ayam Sambal Goreng Sereh - Chicken in Spicy Lemongrass Sauce
This chicken in spicy lemongrass sauce tastes so good it will knock your socks off. If you are not ready to commit to a rendang dish, this will be a gentler introduction.
Tahu Kecap Kudus - Fried Tofu in Sweet Soy Sauce
Indonesian tofu dishes are never bland. Try pairing pan-fried tofu with a bold and savory sauce using kecap manis, terasi, and chilies for an umami-rich tofu dish.
Steamed Stuffed Tofu
Tofu triangles stuffed with even more tofu and chicken and steamed to perfection. The delicate flavor of the tofu is perfect with the citrus-flavored chili sauce.
Gulai Ayam Padang - Padang Chicken Curry
Follow this recipe to recreate the famous Gulai Ayam Padang to get soft and tender chicken with a generous amount of spicy and savory curry sauce for the steamed rice.
Ginger and Scallion Chicken Stir-Fry
A Chinese stir-fry that is loaded with tender pieces of chicken, mushrooms, and a delicious brown sauce. Use any mushrooms you want in this quick and easy stir-fry.
Tongseng Ayam - Javanese Sweet Soy Sauce Chicken Stew
Use kecap manis, coconut milk, cabbage, tomato, and meat (chicken, mutton, or beef) to cook this delicious Indonesian stew that is sure to become your new favorite.
Orak Arik Tahu Jamur - Tofu, Mushroom, and Egg Stir-Fry
Eggs, fried tofu, and mushrooms make a delicious meatless dish that everyone in the family will enjoy. Use fried tofu cubes to make this quick dish even speedier.
Tonkatsu - Pork Cutlets
Learn how to prepare Japanese tonkatsu (pork cutlets) with crispy golden brown skin and tender, juicy meat inside. I even have a recipe for homemade tonkatsu sauce!
Es Timun Serut - Cucumber and Lime Juice
Try this Indonesian drink with cucumber, lime, and simple syrup. This drink is easy to prepare, very refreshing, perfect for hot summer days, or to break the fast.