All Recipes
Sambal Berambang Asem dan Bola Bayam - Chili and Tamarind Sambal with Spinach Balls
Even simply boiled vegetables taste absolutely delicious when served with this umami-rich chili sauce made with red chilies, tamarind, and toasted shrimp paste.
Tempeh Penyet - Spicy Bruised Tempeh
The idea of a penyet is simple, combine a fried item, like fried chicken or friend tempeh with your favorite sambal in a cobek (Indonesian for mortar and …
Chinese Spareribs with Shallots
Finger-licking good Chinese spareribs, with sticky sweet and savory glaze. You won't be able to stop until the very last piece and the plate is clean!
Gulai Nangka dan Kacang Panjang Padang - Padang Young Jackfruit and Snake Bean Stew
This is the closest gulai Padang recipe that I have, and yes it tastes amazing, and yes, the spice list is going to probably include almost everything your …
Ayam Cabai Hijau - Chicken with Jalapeno Chilies
Ayam cabai hijau is an easy sweet an spicy chicken recipe. I used cabe besar hijau (jalapeno chilies, or you can use anaheim chilies too) for this, which to …
Kacang Panjang dan Tempeh Tumis Sambal Terasi - Snake Bean and Tempeh Stir Fry in Shrimp Paste Chili Sauce
Stir frying in shrimp paste chili sauce is guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser. To me, this is akin to Indonesian version of using Chinese dou jiang (bean paste), …
Malbi Sapi Palembang - Palembang Beef Stew
If the Javanese have semur, then the Sumatrans have malbi. They are both stew made with Indonesian kecap manis (sweet soy sauce) and a lot of spices. Luckily, …
Terik Tahu dan Tempeh - Tofu and Tempeh Stew in Coconut Milk
Recently, I learned about the difference between opor and terik. Apparently, opor tends to have a runnier sauce, while a terik is when the sauce is reduced even …
Ayam Bakar Padang - Padang Broiled Chicken
Padang food is my favorite takeout in Indonesia. Whenever I am too lazy to cook, I can always drop by a nearby Padang restaurant and get a serving of nasi …
Sayap Ayam Bumbu Ketumbar - Baked Chicken Wings in Cilantro Sauce
Planning for a party soon? If so, this easy and super delicious baked chicken wings in cilantro sauce is going to be a big hit! You can double or triple the …
Japanese Egg Sandwich
If you have ever visited Japan, than you probably know that Tamago Sando (卵サンド) or Japanese Egg Sandwich is a super popular sandwich that you can buy from …
Beef and Bell Pepper Stir Fry
Do you have a favorite vegetable to pair with your stir fried meat? I gravitate towards onion, or bell pepper, or both. Try not to overcook the onion and bell …