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Sambal Kacang - Peanut Chili Sauce

Sambal Kacang - Peanut Chili Sauce

When I was younger, my parents used to take us to this seafood place where the specialty was boiled fresh shellfish such as clams, mussels, shrimps, and crabs. …

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Es Jeruk Kopyor - Coconut and Orange Juice

Es Jeruk Kopyor - Coconut and Orange Juice

Kelapa kopyor (kopyor coconut) is created when a regular coconut undergoes a chimera process. I am not an expert in biology, but you can read the wiki entry if …

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Mamekan - Kanten and Red Bean with Kuromitsu

Mamekan - Kanten and Red Bean with Kuromitsu

Learn how to prepare Japanese mamekan - agar/kanten cubes, anko (red bean paste), and kuromitsu (black sugar syrup) - to enjoy all summer long.

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Mango and Orange Punch

Mango and Orange Punch

This simple mango and orange punch/mocktail is awesomely delicious. Be sure to stock up on them when in season, and soda water. Everyone will want seconds!

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Thai Salmon Soup with Lemongrass and Galangal

Thai Salmon Soup with Lemongrass and Galangal

This is an impressively elegant soup that will not be out of place in a fancy party, yet super easy and really fast to prepare. Sure it can get a bit pricey …

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Susu Jagung - Corn Milk

Susu Jagung - Corn Milk

Do you know you can make milk out of corn? Not only is this recipe super easy, I am totally in love with how pretty the yellow color of this corn milk.

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Singkong Thailand - Thai Cassava with Coconut Sauce

Singkong Thailand - Thai Cassava with Coconut Sauce

We are now entering the month of Ramadan, which means sea of sweet snacks as far as eyes can see. Well, not that dramatic, but definitely a spike of sweet …

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Ayam Tuturaga - Chicken in Spicy Basil Coconut Sauce

Ayam Tuturaga - Chicken in Spicy Basil Coconut Sauce

Ayam tuturaga is another dish from Manado. As with all Manado dishes, you can expect this dish to be fiery hot, but balanced with freshness from lemongrass, …

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Tumis Ayam dan Kacang Mede - Chicken and Cashew Stir Fry

Tumis Ayam dan Kacang Mede - Chicken and Cashew Stir Fry

If you love cashew nuts, you are going to love this simple, easy, and super speedy chicken and cashew stir fry. Use toasted cashew nuts for extra crunchiness, …

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Ronde Ketan Hitam - Black Glutinous Rice Balls

Ronde Ketan Hitam - Black Glutinous Rice Balls

Ronde (rice balls) does not always have to be served in a syrup like this, this, or this. Sometimes, it can be served with a dollop of thick coconut sauce like …

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Wedang Ronde Pandan - Pandan Glutinous Rice Balls in Ginger Syrup

Wedang Ronde Pandan - Pandan Glutinous Rice Balls in Ginger Syrup

Cold weather is the perfect time to enjoy Indonesian wedang ronde/sticky rice balls dessert. This green version with pandan is very pretty and delicious.

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Thai Pork and Pineapple Yellow Curry

Thai Pork and Pineapple Yellow Curry

The pairing of pork and fruit is found in almost all cuisines, sweet and sour pork and fruit glazed ham are the two of the most iconic pork and fruit dishes …

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