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Honeydew and Chicken Soup

Honeydew and Chicken Soup

Chinese, especially Cantonese cuisine, uses a lot of fruits in savory dishes. It is no wonder then that we even make chicken soup with honeydew, surprise huh? …

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Daikon and Pork Soup

Daikon and Pork Soup

One of the soup that my Mom often cooked for us, this daikon and pork soup is simple and tasty, and the addition of salted dried cuttlefish turns this into a …

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Sari Asam Jawa - Tamarind Juice

Sari Asam Jawa - Tamarind Juice

So far, I have only used tamarind in creating dishes to lend the much welcome sour note. But tamarind can also be made into simple refreshing drink. Preparing a …

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Bengkoang dan Kacang Panjang Tumis Tauco - Jicama and Snake Bean Stir Fry in Salted Soy Bean

Bengkoang dan Kacang Panjang Tumis Tauco - Jicama and Snake Bean Stir Fry in Salted Soy Bean

I love stir frying vegetables. I either use salted soy bean (Indonesian: tauco), dried shrimps (Indonesian: ebi), or toasted shrimp paste (Indonesian: terasi). …

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Oyako Don - Chicken and Egg on Rice

Oyako Don - Chicken and Egg on Rice

The literal meaning of oyako don is parent and child rice bowl. The name reflects the fact that both chicken (the parent) and egg (the child) are simmered …

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Sambal Cabe Ijo Padang - Padang Green Chili Relish

Sambal Cabe Ijo Padang - Padang Green Chili Relish

This is your basic sambal cabe ijo for Padang cuisine fans out there. This chili sauce, though I would personally call this a relish instead of sauce due to its …

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Wedang Plum - Plum and Lemongrass Tea

Wedang Plum - Plum and Lemongrass Tea

Wedang is definitely a pick me up drink, it has a super nice aroma and my house smells so wonderful while this simmers away on my stove. If you want additional …

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Pisang Goreng Oat - Fried Banana Oat

Pisang Goreng Oat - Fried Banana Oat

I can never get tired of pisang goreng (fried banana). I grow up eating tons of these, especially during school break when the hungry kids (me included) …

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Setup Nenas dan Jambu - Poached Pineapple and Water Apple

Setup Nenas dan Jambu - Poached Pineapple and Water Apple

When Fall arrives, I start to think of poached fruits, be it in simple syrup spiked with spices or in wine. Alcohol is not commonly used in our poached fruit, …

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Sup Sayur Asin, Tahu, dan Bakso - Pickled Mustard Green Soup with Tofu and Fish Ball

Sup Sayur Asin, Tahu, dan Bakso - Pickled Mustard Green Soup with Tofu and Fish Ball

This soup is pretty much a staple in Chinese restaurants across Indonesia, especially the ones that have been in operation for decades. Newer Chinese …

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Kopi Lethok - Coffee and Coconut Milk

Kopi Lethok - Coffee and Coconut Milk

Indonesian kopi lethok is a coffee drink made from coffee, coconut milk, and sugar. Super easy and delicious, and perfect for vegan coffee drinkers!

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Rujak Buah - Fruit Salad with Spicy Palm Sugar Sauce

Rujak Buah - Fruit Salad with Spicy Palm Sugar Sauce

Let's make Indonesian rujak buah/fruit salad and serve it with the iconic spicy palm sugar sauce. This colorful salad is gluten-free and can feed a crowd.

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