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Sumpia Kacang dan Wijen - Peanut and Sesame Seeds in Wonton Pouch

Sumpia Kacang dan Wijen - Peanut and Sesame Seeds in Wonton Pouch

Use your wonton skins/wrappers to make this super easy and delicious Indonesian wonton pouches sweet snack with ground peanuts and sesame seeds filling.

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Savory Tang Yuan - Glutinous Rice Balls in Chicken Soup

Savory Tang Yuan - Glutinous Rice Balls in Chicken Soup

Celebrate winter solstice by making this easy and delicious Cantonese style savory tang yuan (glutinous rice balls) in chicken soup at home.

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Wedang Ronde - Glutinous Rice Balls in Ginger Syrup

Wedang Ronde - Glutinous Rice Balls in Ginger Syrup

Wedang ronde is Indonesian version of tang yuan (汤圆). While the Chinese traditionally prepare tang yuan during winter solstice, Indonesian simply make this on a …

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Yakitori - Grilled Chicken Skewer

Yakitori - Grilled Chicken Skewer

Japanese are fond of communal beer drinking, especially as a form of relaxation after works. In such occasion, kushiyaki (grilled food) is the default food. One …

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Ayam Kecap Pedas - Chicken in Spicy Sweet Soy Sauce

Ayam Kecap Pedas - Chicken in Spicy Sweet Soy Sauce

Ayam kecap pedas is an Indonesian take on Chinese chicken in ginger and soy sauce. In this Indonesian version, the sauce is made with kecap manis (Indonesian …

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Ichigo Daifuku - Strawberry and Red Bean Mochi

Ichigo Daifuku - Strawberry and Red Bean Mochi

I am on a roll and having fun with my home made azuki an (Japanese sweet red bean paste). After turning some into delicious red bean and strawberry jelly, I …

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Limpang Limpung - Deep Fried Banana and Bread

Limpang Limpung - Deep Fried Banana and Bread

I love deep fried food, especially for snacking. I have a couple of sad looking bananas (read: really ripe), and a couple of almost stale sliced wheat bread …

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Red Bean and Strawberry Jelly

Red Bean and Strawberry Jelly

I just finished making a batch of azuki an (Japanese sweet red bean paste) and was itching for some azuki an based desserts. I was toying with the idea of …

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Sayur Godog Betawi - Betawi Vegetables in Coconut Milk

Sayur Godog Betawi - Betawi Vegetables in Coconut Milk

Sayur godog is a festive food and is mostly served during Lebaran (Eid al-Fitr). I know we are fast approaching Christmas and sayur godog is not exactly common …

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Apple, Goji Berry, and Honey Date Drink

Apple, Goji Berry, and Honey Date Drink

Christmas is just around the corner and it is an appropriate time for apple cider, especially if it is warm, homemade, and has lots of spices. I know that most …

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Sambal Terasi Matang - Cooked Shrimp Paste Chili Sauce

Sambal Terasi Matang - Cooked Shrimp Paste Chili Sauce

Sambal terasi matang is the fully cooked version of iconic Indonesian shrimp paste chili sauce. Use it with vegetables, or to perk up any Indonesian food.

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Sambal Krecek dan Tahu - Beef Skin and Tofu in Chili Sauce

Sambal Krecek dan Tahu - Beef Skin and Tofu in Chili Sauce

Sambal krecek is part of the side dish to accompany nasi gudeg. Krecek is made from beef skin, usually sold in 100 gram packages and can be consumed as is. Most …

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