All Recipes
Pan Fried Fish with Plum Sauce
Red snapper and grouper are among my favorite fish for making Chinese fish dishes. I spotted super nice red snapper fillet the other day, so I bought two …
Wedang Gedang - Plantain in Palm Sugar Drink
Wedang gedang is a traditional drink from Yogyakarta, especially around the area of Mount Merapi, where a hot drink like this really hits the spot for people …
Pisang Bakar Saus Kinca - Grilled Plantain with Palm Sugar Sauce
Most traditional Indonesian desserts or snacks that call for banana (Indonesian: pisang) actually use plantain, which is different than eating banana. Plantain …
Spicy Egg Tofu with Dou Ban Jiang
This is another tofu recipe that is super fast to make, and best of all, you only need a microwave. That said, you can always go the traditional way by steaming …
Tahu Goreng Lengkuas - Fried Tofu in Galangal
Tofu, tempeh, and chicken shared many similar recipes in Indonesia, especially for deep frying. So if a recipe works well for one, it has a high probability …
Steamed Nian Gao with Sesame Seeds
So… I bought one big nian gao (Indonesian: kue keranjang) for this past Chinese New Year, just because it is the thing to do, hehe. Then I stored it away in the …
Sambal Leunca - Green Nightshade and Chili Relish
Leunca or green nightshade is very common in Sundanese cuisine where this is one of the many vegetables in a lalapan. It looks like a mini green round eggplant, …
Bak Kut Teh - Pork Ribs in Spices and Herbal Soup
How to prepare bak but teh from scratch (no need to use prepackaged spices) just like the one you find in Malaysia or Singapore.
Japanese Potato Salad
A basic Japanese potato salad that is creamy and delicious. With tips and tricks to create the perfect salad. And with optional add-ons to customize your salad.
Oden - Japanese Winter Stew
A winter stew or hot pot is a common theme across Asian countries during colder seasons. In Japan, one of the most popular winter stew is probably oden. As with …
Five Spice Chicken in Rice Cooker
If you have been following my blog, then you know I am probably bordering on obsession to find new ways to cook with my rice cooker. So far, I have successfully …
Acar Bawang Aceh - Acehnese Shallot Pickle
My Mom was born in Aceh, so I am quite familiar with Acehnese food, and among my favorites are sate godok, mie Aceh, martabak, and of course acar bawang. The …