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Tahu Goreng Medan - Medan Fried Tofu Salad with Peanut Sauce

Tahu Goreng Medan - Medan Fried Tofu Salad with Peanut Sauce

Summer time is the perfect occasion to indulge in refreshing salad, especially when it is hefty enough to be enjoyed as a meal. I think there is no finer lunch …

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Braised Eggplants with Mince Meat Sauce

Braised Eggplants with Mince Meat Sauce

This Chinese braised eggplant dish is bursting with flavors. The minced meat sauce is so delicious on its own you can even pair it with tofu or mushrooms.

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Soto Tangkar Betawi - Betawi Beef Ribs Soup

Soto Tangkar Betawi - Betawi Beef Ribs Soup

Soto tangkar is another soto from Betawi. Tangkar means beef ribs in Betawi language, and hence soto tangkar always uses beef ribs as its main ingredient. Back …

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Sop Iga Bakar - Grilled Ribs Soup

Sop Iga Bakar - Grilled Ribs Soup

Iga (beef ribs) are gaining popularity in Indonesian cuisine. It has been cropping up in almost every restaurant’s menu in the past decade. There are all sort …

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Woku Ikan Kakap - Manado Spicy Basil Red Snapper

Woku Ikan Kakap - Manado Spicy Basil Red Snapper

Manado is home to fiery dishes, and this woku is no exception. I actually chickened out on the chilies and use only two bird eye chilies, and even that after I …

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Kolak - Plantain, Cassava, and Sweet Potato in Coconut Milk

Kolak - Plantain, Cassava, and Sweet Potato in Coconut Milk

Kolak is an Indonesian dessert made with coconut milk, palm sugar, and scented with pandan leaves. Popular ingredients in a kolak are plantain (either pisang …

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Soto Padang - Padang Beef Soup

Soto Padang - Padang Beef Soup

Most Indonesian live within walking distance to a Padang restaurant no matter where we live in the nation, so even for a non Padang descent like me, most will …

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Sambal Lado Mudo - Green Chili and Tomato Relish

Sambal Lado Mudo - Green Chili and Tomato Relish

Sambal lado mudo, or more popularly known as sambal cabe ijo, is definitely the most famous chili relish from Padang cuisine. It may look like a pure green …

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Crab, Corn, and Asparagus Egg Drop Soup

Crab, Corn, and Asparagus Egg Drop Soup

This egg drop soup is commonly prepared for special occasions and is especially popular during Chinese New Year. For those who still consume shark fin (please …

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Udang Pedas Manis - Sweet and Spicy Shrimps

Udang Pedas Manis - Sweet and Spicy Shrimps

Quick and easy 5 ingredients shrimp dish that is perfect for weekdays. You'll need shrimps, shallots, red chilies, chicken stock, and Indonesian kecap manis.

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Dan Hua Tang - Egg Drop Soup with Shrimp, Tofu, and Shiitake

Dan Hua Tang - Egg Drop Soup with Shrimp, Tofu, and Shiitake

There is egg drop soup and then there is another kind of egg drop soup, and I don’t consider the cheap, and most of the times, free version of what is served in …

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Ayam Percik Malaysia - Malaysian Grilled Chicken in Spices (Baked Version)

Ayam Percik Malaysia - Malaysian Grilled Chicken in Spices (Baked Version)

It’s grill time people! Or, for an even easier option, use the oven to make this super delicious ayam percik Malaysia (Malaysian grilled chicken in spices). …

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