All Recipes
Steamed Fish with Shiitake
My Mom makes the best steamed fish and I finally got her recipe, yay! And she gave me the fish to boot, isn’t she the best? ♥ Mom actually gave me twice the …
Ayam Masak Rempah dan Santan - Chicken Braised in Spices and Coconut Milk
We have many many dishes cooked in coconut milk along with a really long list of spices. It is no wonder people tend to say our food is spicy, but that is …
Fermented Cassava and Yoghurt Pancakes
Tape (fermented cassava) is lovely and delicious on its own. But why not try making a batch of tape and yoghurt pancakes for a Sunday breakfast brunch?
Kinpira Gobo with Miso Sesame Seasoning
Burdock kinpira is a rather classic Japanese appetizer. The traditional way is to cook it in sake and mirin instead of honey and miso, but I have a hard time …
Nasi Uduk Betawi - Jakarta Fragrant Coconut Rice
I have been saving the recipe for nasi uduk for some sort of celebration, and this being my 100th recipe (yay!) is a valid cause to celebrate, no? ♥ Nasi uduk …
Cantaloupe Juice
Have picky eaters who can't sit still to finish their fruit? Try juicing them, like this easy cantaloupe juice. Add a touch of honey to sweeten the deal.
Chicken with Lemongrass Broth
I think lemongrass is one of the cheaper herb in Indonesia, Rp 3000 (US$ 0.30) will probably net you 10-15 stalks (can be more if you are expert in haggling, I …
Cumi Goreng Tepung - Fried Calamari
Even in Indonesia, fried calamari is a pretty popular appetizer, though most people probably know them by their Indonesian name: cumi goreng tepung, literally …
Tempeh Goreng Lengkuas - Fried Tempeh in Galangal Sauce
Deep fried plain tempeh is delicious, but when it is cooked this way, it is simply out of this world. All the spices will be absorbed by the tempeh, and the …
Barley and Candied Winter Melon Drink
My Mom used to make this whenever we start eating too many fried food and believe that we need to cool off our body. Don’t ask me if it works or not, we just …
Steamed Tofu and Shiitake
Tofu is just perfect when steamed, and placing shiitake slices around the tofu will absorb all the juices and sauces making them super flavorful. You can either …
Bola Tape Keju - Cassava Cheese Balls
Who doesn't like to snack on cute looking cheese balls ? Especially these tape (fermented cassava) cheese balls, drizzled with chocolate sauce. Delicious!