Nunuk Sri Rahayu

Ayam Bakar Solo: Solonese Grilled Chicken

Who doesn't like grilled chicken? This dish is universal and everyone loves it! Every country, region, and even individual has  their own version of...

Bubur Kacang Hijau: Mung Bean & Coconut Dessert Porridge (Vegan)

Bubur kacang hijau, often abbreviated as burjo, is a traditional porridge made from mung beans, palm sugar and coconut milk. It's deliciously sweet and...

Gulai Nangka: Padang-style Young Jackfruit Curry (Vegan)

Gulai nangka or young jackfruit gulai is another favourite of Padang cuisine. It is also called gulai cubadak (cubadak means “young jackfruit” in the...

Kering Tempe: Glazed Fried Tempeh (Vegan)

Kering tempe is a delicious, crispy tempeh dish featuring fried peanuts for extra crunch. This was one of my staples during my university days,...

Cah Kangkung: Simple Stir-Fried Water Spinach

Cah kangkung is a popular dish in Chinese restaurants in Indonesia. When you order it at restaurants, the dish typically consists of kangkung (water...

Tengkleng: Solonese Mutton Soup

Tengkleng is a mutton soup similar to gulai, but much lighter. I have fond memories of how my grandmother treated us, her grandchildren, to...

Asinan Buah: Fruit Pickle Brine from Bogor

Asinan refers to fruits or vegetables brined in a solution of vinegar, sugar and salt. The word asinan itself comes from the word asin,...

Bakwan Jagung Udang: Corn & Shrimp Fritters

On bright, sunny Friday mornings, I like to take a morning walk around my neighbourhood. Along the way I stop to watch dogs and...

Empal: Deep Fried Sliced Beef

Empal is a fried meat dish made from large slices of beef. The beef is cooked in spices and then deep fried until it...

Tumis Pare: Stir-Fried Bitter Gourd

Tumis pare, or stir-fried bitter gourd, is as bitter as its name suggests. When enjoying this dish, we always crack the same lame joke...

About Me

161 POSTS
0 COMMENTS
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.

Latest Recipes