A spicy coconut broth loaded with shrimp, chicken, rice noodles, and fresh herbs—rich, aromatic laksa. The first thing you notice is the aroma. Coconut cream blooms in a peppery heat that swirls above the pots of a Kuala Lumpur food court. One spoonful later, the dish’s quiet thesis reveals itself : […]
A delicious Indonesian beef rendang recipe to take you on a journey to Bali from your kitchen What is beef rendang? Beef Rendang is an Indonesian curry (from Sumatra) and is considered by many as the king of all curries! To say it’s extravagantly delicious is an understatement. There are […]
Satay sauce is delicious, but there’s no need to buy a ready-made mix—the base, satay paste, is incredibly easy to make. This paste from Indonesian cuisine is delicious in Asian hot pots such as Chinese hot pot, in my satay beef recipe, or tossed with peanut sauce noodles. Ingredients for […]
Nasi Goreng is roughly the Indonesian version of fried rice. In addition to kecap manis, the ubiquitous sweet soy sauce of the country, terasi (Indonesian shrimp paste) is what distinguishes nasi goreng from other fried rice variants you’ll see in other countries. Terasi is an umami bomb that permeates both […]
There’s a good reason why Kecap Manis is Indonesia’s most popular condiment: not only is it delicious, it’s so incredibly versatile you’ll want to add it to almost everything! No meal in Indonesia is complete without ketjap manis, the country’s most popular condiment! It’s not just the most popular condiment, […]
With historical Dutch, Chinese and Arab influences, Indonesian cuisine is among the tastiest in the world – and for good reason. Its diversity stems from the fact that Indonesia comprises nearly 6,000 inhabited islands out of more than 18,000 in the world’s largest archipelago. Throughout history, these islands have drawn […]
What is sambal oelek? It’s a pretty unusual name, isn’t it? It’s true that this isn’t a common ingredient in Europe. Sambal oelek is a raw chili pepper sauce that’s hugely popular in Indonesian cuisine and Malaysian cooking. In the traditional recipe, the chilies are ground and mashed into a […]
Tempeh is a soy-based food believed to have originated in Indonesia thousands of years ago. The earliest recorded use of the word “tempeh” dates to the early 19th century, in a volume of Javanese history. Since the 1970s, when it became readily available in the West, tempeh has become a […]
What is Mie Goreng? If you’re a fan of sweet, salty, and umami-packed noodles, you’re going to love this Mie Goreng recipe. This dish uses quick-cooking noodles for an easy meal that hits the table in only 15 minutes. This cousin of Nasi Goreng will delight your taste buds. So, […]
