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Ayam Bakar Taliwang - Lombok Grilled Chicken

Ayam Bakar Taliwang - Lombok Grilled Chicken

There are many varieties of ayam bakar (grilled chicken) throughout Indonesia. Though they all have “grilled” in the name, the main cooking method is more …

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Ayam Bekakak - Javanese Grilled Chicken

Ayam Bekakak - Javanese Grilled Chicken

Ayam bekakak is Javanese grilled chicken served in festive occasions like weddings and sunatan (circumcision). This is one of the many ayam panggang (grilled …

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Ozoni - Soup with Rice Cakes

Ozoni - Soup with Rice Cakes

Ozoni (お雑煮) is Japanese soup with mochi rice cakes. This soup is traditionally prepared as part of osechi or Japanese New Year dishes. There is no de facto …

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Gyuuniku to Yasai no Umani - Simmered Beef and Vegetables

Gyuuniku to Yasai no Umani - Simmered Beef and Vegetables

Umani (旨煮) is a Japanese simmered dish, think of it as a stew, of meat and root vegetables in dashi, sake, mirin, and soy sauce. The rule for an umani is pretty …

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Custard Pudding

Custard Pudding

Today is Christmas Eve, people. And before I forget, let me wish you all a very happy holiday. I hope you all get to spend some quality time with loved ones. …

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Baked Honey Soy Sauce Chicken Wings

Baked Honey Soy Sauce Chicken Wings

When the temperature dips, I love busying myself in the kitchen because: (1) baking is easy, mostly prep work, and the rest, I can sit back and relax with a cup …

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Baked Chicken Thigh with Kecap Manis

Baked Chicken Thigh with Kecap Manis

Another of my super easy recipe when I am super lazy to cook and just want to throw together enough ingredients to call it a recipe :D But, I hope this counts …

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Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew)

Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew)

Here is my very first post on a Korean dish, kimchi jjigae, a.k.a kimchi stew. This stew is just amazingly good, especially in cold weather. If you love hot, …

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Pie Susu Bali - Balinese Milk Custard Tart

Pie Susu Bali - Balinese Milk Custard Tart

Pie susu Bali (Balinese milk custard tart) is a well-known souvenir from Bali. Now you can recreate those delicious lovely tarts in your own kitchen.

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Hot and Sour Fish Soup

Hot and Sour Fish Soup

This is my favorite hot and sour fish soup, Chinese style. The most important ingredient to make this soup is the pickled Chinese mustard greens. The sourness …

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Spicy Sichuan Eggplant

Spicy Sichuan Eggplant

It is not a secret that eggplants paired with spicy sauce is definitely going to be delicious. This spicy Sichuan eggplant recipe is no different. With just a …

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Sate Kambing - Lamb Satay

Sate Kambing - Lamb Satay

Lamb is another popular meat to be made into satay in Indonesia. In Jakarta, Sabang street is probably the go to spot for a serving of lamb satay and lamb fried …

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