Nunuk Sri Rahayu

Timus: Fried Sweet Potato Balls (Vegan)

Timus is a hearty sweet snack from Yogyakarta. The recipe for this old-school treat involves steaming, mashing and frying sweet potatoes.

Sambal Tempe: Mashed Tempeh Sambal (Vegan)

Sambal tempe is a bold, vibrant dish full of flavour. The recipe calls for frying tempeh, then coarsely mashing it with chillies and garlic.

Cager Telur: Madurese Boiled Eggs & Cabbage Curry

Cager telur is a savory dish of eggs and cabbage simmered in a fragrant spice and herb paste. The recipe originates from the island of Madura.

Cumi Saus Lada Hitam: Squid in Black Pepper Sauce

Cumi Saus Lada Hitam: a trendy modern Indonesian recipe. The dish comprises squid cooked in black pepper sauce with chilies and oyster sauce.

Interview: Ida Merina

To realize their dreams and aspirations, or for the sake of a better life, it’s common for many in Indonesia to migrate from their...

Sambal Kecap: Sweet Soy Sauce Sambal

Recipe for sambal kecap: an easy, spicy condiment of sweet soy sauce, chilies, and shallots. It is potent and devilishly addictive.

Wedang Sereh: Lemongrass Tea

Wedang sereh (lemongrass tea) is a classic Javanese drink of boiled lemongrass. It’s a simple recipe and very healthy, enjoyed hot or cold.

Tumis Tempe Kacang Panjang: Stir Fried Tempeh with Long Beans (Vegan)

This is a simple recipe for tempeh stir-fried with long beans. An affordable, tasty one pot meal with all the nutrients you need.

Iga Bumbu Bali: Beef Ribs with ‘Balinese’ seasoning

Iga bumbu Bali is a fascinating Javanese interpretation of Balinese food: beef ribs cooked with fresh herbs and spices.

Tumis Daun Pepaya Jepang: Sauteed Tree Spinach (Vegan)

A dish of stir-fried leafy greens made using tree spinach, a vegetable that was introduced into Indonesian cuisine only in the late 90s.

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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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