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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 …
Fu Yung Hai Seafood with Gravy
In my previous fu yung hai (egg foo young) recipe, I mentioned that the version served in Indonesia usually comes with a tomato based gravy. I have been meaning …
Baked Chicken Katsu
There is nothing more satisfying than biting into freshly made crunchy katsu, and this baked chicken katsu is no different. Deep frying is the usual method to …
Tumis Sapi dan Jamur Tiram - Beef and Oyster Mushroom Stir Fry
Prep work and mise en place are really important when preparing stir fried dishes. In fact, the time needed for the prep work may easily double or triple that …
Thai Pumpkin and Shrimp Coconut Soup
Pumpkin really goes hand in hand with coconut milk, be it in a sweet dessert like Indonesian kolak, or in savory soup such as this. The addition of lemongrass, …