All Recipes
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!
Ketoprak - Vermicelli and Tofu Salad
I am sure most people know about gado-gado by now, but I think ketoprak needs to be highlighted just as much. The defining feature of a ketoprak is the use of …
Tahu Telor - Tofu Omelette with Peanut Sauce
Tahu telor literally means tofu and egg, which of course are the main ingredients for this salad. We have a lot of peanut sauce variations and as such, it is …
Carrot, Tomato, and Starfruit Juice
I will never in a million years order a carrot juice or tomato juice from a restaurant, I simply hate the stuff. But, if you combine the two and add another …
Sambal Udang Petai - Shrimp and Stink Bean in Chili Sauce
This popular Indonesian shrimp dish is one of the best ways to enjoy fresh shrimp and stink beans. The characteristic fragrance of the bright green beans gives the dish its signature flavor.