All Recipes
Telur Balado - Eggs with Chili Sauce
You are probably getting sick of reading another balado recipe, but I can’t help it. I love balado dishes so much that I probably prepare some sort of balado …
Chicken Porridge
I love having porridge in the morning, especially since my Mom gave me a slow cooker (thanks Mom! ♥) and I can leave it to cook overnight. Believe me, the nice …
Sup Kimlo Solo - Solo Style Kimlo Soup
This tasty soup is the result of two cuisines, Indonesian with heavy influence from the Chinese that has settled in Java for hundreds of years. I could not find …
Aromatic Steamed Chicken Wings
The use of so many aromatic herbs gives this dish a very inviting aroma, sure to whet the appetite. And the colorful green, red, yellow, and white is quite a …
Sup Daging Medan - Medan Style Beef Soup
The last time I visited Medan was in 2012 for the occasion of Qing Ming Festival, where we all went to my Grandpa and Grandma’s tombs to pay our respects. My …
Apple and Star Fruit Juice
Star fruit has very high water content, so it's perfect to turn them into juice. This version with apple has just the right balance of sweetness and tart.
Apple, Papaya, and Strawberry Smoothie
You may never guess that this delicious smoothie is made from an unlikely combination of apple, papaya, and strawberry! This recipe is definitely a keeper.
Soto Medan - Medan Style Chicken Soup
I was born in Medan, the capital city of North Sumatra, and spent my childhood there. It is quite natural then that I am really partial to dishes from Medan. :D …
Bihun Goreng Medan - Medan Style Stir Fried Vermicelli
Bihun goreng is another hawker food that I grew up with, especially when I was still living in Medan. As I remember it, this was sold in a folded banana leaf …
Ayam Goreng Kiam Boi - Fried Chicken with Fruit Seasoning
There are a couple of Chinese restaurants near my parents home serving ayam goreng kiam boi. I find them delicious and it seems to be pretty popular with their …
Tomato and Carrot Juice
Tomatoes and carrots are rich in vitamins, and juicing is a fun way to consume more of them. This version is sweetened with honey and is really delicious.
Ginkgo Nuts and Ginseng Chicken Soup
Ginkgo nuts, ginseng, lotus seeds, and jujube fruits cooked with one whole chicken to produce a scrumptious and healthy soup. This is another family favorite …