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Rice & Noodles

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

Nunuk Sri Rahayu - October 28, 2022

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.

Drinks

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

Nunuk Sri Rahayu - October 7, 2022

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.

Fish & Seafood

Udang Cabe Garam: Deep Fried Shrimp with Chilli & Salt

Nunuk Sri Rahayu - September 18, 2022

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.

Vegetables

Sayur Sop: Indonesian Vegetable Soup (Vegan)

Cook Me Indonesian - August 5, 2022

Sayur sop is a simple vegetable soup that is very popular in Indonesian home cooking. It’s healthy, vegan, light, and nutritious. Add some noodles or pasta to make it a one-pot meal.

Desserts

Wajik: Sweet Glutinous Rice Dessert Cake (Vegan)

Nunuk Sri Rahayu - July 15, 2022

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.

Fish & Seafood

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

Nunuk Sri Rahayu - July 1, 2022

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.

Beef & Lamb

Tongseng Kambing: Javanese Spiced Mutton Soup

Nunuk Sri Rahayu - June 17, 2022

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.

Vegetables

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

Nunuk Sri Rahayu - June 12, 2022

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.

Desserts

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

Nunuk Sri Rahayu - May 27, 2022

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.

Soups & Stews