Nunuk Sri Rahayu

Pindang Patin: Sumatran Sour & Spicy Fish Soup

Recipe for Pindang Patin, a sour and spicy fish soup, originally from Palembang in Sumatra. Light and refreshing, yet with complex flavours.

Tahu Tempe Bumbu Rujak: Tahu and Tempeh in Thick Sauce (Vegan)

A Javanese home cooking recipe. Tahu tempe bumbu rujak involves simmering the protein in spices and coconut milk until the gravy thickens.

Sambal Ijo: Green Sambal (Vegan)

A staple of Padang cuisine, made using young green chilies. Sambal ijo (green sambal) is less spicy than red sambals and our recipe is vegan.

Perkedel Kentang: Fried Potato Patties

Recipe for Perkedel (begedil in Malay): a deep fried potato patty eaten as a side with rice and dishes or as a super fun snack.

Rendang Sapi: Beef Rendang (Beef Braised in Spiced Coconut Milk)

Our special recipe for beef rendang. The secret: reduce the coconut milk until the spices caramelize and the meat is a rich, dark brown.

Agar-Agar Santan Gula Jawa: Coconut Milk & Palm Sugar Agar Pudding (Vegan)

Recipe for a vegan dessert pudding made with agar, a gelling agent; flavoured with coconut milk (santan) and palm sugar (gula jawa).

Opor Ayam Kuning: Chicken in Turmeric & Coconut Milk

Opor ayam, or chicken simmered in turmeric and coconut milk, is a popular dish from Central Java. It is one of our favourite Eid recipes!

Urap: Javanese Steamed Vegetable Salad

A traditional recipe for Urap, a salad dish made from steamed vegetables mixed with sambal urap, or spiced grated coconut dressing.

Sambal Urap/Trancam: Spiced Grated Coconut Salad Dressing

Recipe for Sambal Urap: a Javanese salad dressing made using spiced grated coconut, and eaten with salads of steamed or fresh vegetables.

Kolak Pisang: Banana and Coconut Milk Dessert Soup (Vegan)

Recipe for Kolak Pisang, a popular dessert soup of bananas boiled in coconut milk, palm sugar, and pandan leaves. A Ramadan favourite!

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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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