Nunuk Sri Rahayu

Aglio Olio Daun Jeruk: Aglio e Olio with Kaffir Lime Leaves (Vegan)

A quick and easy Indonesian twist to the popular Italian dish, spaghetti aglio e olio. Here, kaffir lime leaves, chillies and mushroom powder are added to adapt to the local palate.

Beras Kencur: Indonesian Rice & Kencur Herbal Drink (Vegan)

Beras kencur is an Indonesian herbal drink consisting of rice, kencur, ginger, and tamarind, and is commonly used to soothe throat irritations, increase stamina, and boost overall health.

Udang Cabe Garam: Deep Fried Shrimp with Chilli & Salt

Udang cabe garam is a dish of shrimp that’s deep fried and then refried with a chili-salt mix, and is quick to prepare while giving you a spicy, umami flavor.

Wajik: Sweet Glutinous Rice Dessert Cake (Vegan)

Wajik is a sweet dessert cake made of glutinous rice, coconut milk and palm sugar. It’s enjoyed throughout the Malay Archipelago, and, in Java, is also served in ceremonies.

Tumis Bawang Merah: Sauteed Shallots and Chillies with Chinese Silver Fish

Tumis bawang merah is an addictive dish that’s currently trending on social media, consisting of sauteed shallots with chillies and Chinese silver fish, or whitebait.

Tongseng Kambing: Javanese Spiced Mutton Soup

Tongseng kambing is a spiced Indonesian mutton or goat meat soup. Here, the spices are sauteed, and the meat and water added, along with coconut milk and sweet soy sauce.

Gado-Gado Jakarta: Jakarta-style Salad with Peanut Dressing (Vegetarian)

Gado-gado, a salad of mixed blanched vegetables topped with peanut sauce, is one of Indonesia’s most popular dishes. This recipe is for Jakarta-style gado-gado.

Basic Spice Preparation: Lemongrass, Candlenut & Keluwak

In this article, we show you how to prep popular Indonesian herbs and spices, namely lemongrass, candlenut, and keluwak, before cooking.

Bubur Merah Putih: ‘Red & White’ Sweet Rice Porridge (Vegan)

Bubur merah putih is a sweet dessert porridge made of white rice, sticky rice, palm sugar and coconut milk, served during the Javanese festival of slametan.

Bakso: Indonesian Meatball Soup (Beef)

Bakso is a meatball soup common throughout Indonesia. This recipe uses frozen meatballs with a home-made broth that’s easy and delicious.

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Nunuk hails from Solo, the historic royal capital and cultural centre of Java, Indonesia. She has been cooking since the age of 12, and also performs and teaches traditional Javanese dance. Her dream is to eventually write her own Indonesian cookbook.

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