Today, I am sharing with you, Empal Daging, the exquisite Indonesian Sweet & Spicy Fried Beef that promises to transport you to the vibrant streets and bustling markets of Indonesia with every savory bite. Did you know that Empal Daging’s name is derived from the Javanese word “empal,” which means “to pound”? Traditionally, the beef
Today I am sharing my favorite condiment recipe known as Sambal Bawang or Indonesian garlic chili sauce. This sauce is a versatile condiment that you can pair it with basically anything. It is often served as a dipping sauce for various snacks, such as fried tofu, tempeh, or fritters. It can also be used as
Today, I am sharing another classic Indonesian dish called Sambal Goreng Kentang. It is basically Spicy Potato Stir-fry, a vegetarian dish. For meat lover, you can always add any of your favorite protein. Though it is named Sambal Goreng Kentang or Spicy Potato Stir-fry, you can opt-out the chili, substitute it with red seedless paprika,
Chicken rissoles – an Indonesian appetizer or snack that is crunchy on the outside, soft in the inside, and it is filled with savory filling mixture made of chicken, potato, carrots and other veggies. These Indonesian chicken rissoles are crowd pleaser and always big hit in a gathering. You might ask what rissoles are. You
Vibrant scarlet color soup that’s not only pleasant to the eyes, but also very delightful to the mouth. This Sop Merah (or known as the Indonesian Minestrone) is unique, and commonly be found in Surabaya, the second largest city in Indonesia. It is served at party gathering, wedding banquet, potluck, or just regular meals at
This Indonesian salad with peanut sauce, or known as Pecel, is a traditional meal originated from Madiun, a city in East Java, Indonesia. It is a vegetarian dish, and you can also make it vegan by not adding egg in it, that is healthy because the sweet-spicy peanut sauce is light but flavorful. Also, this
This vegetable dish, not only that, it is easy and quick to cook but also easily pleased even the pickiest eater. This water spinach with garlic, or known as cah kangkung bawang putih, is one of my kids’ favorite. It is not tough to chew, has a distinct yet subtle sweet and nutty flavor. Cooked
It’s my last post of the year so I decided to ‘spice it up’ and share this Sambal Bajak recipe with everyone. Sambal Bajak is an Indonesian-style red chili sauce that originated in Java island. There are many variations to this type of chili sauce. However, all ‘types’ of Sambal Bajak use red chilies that
Aromatic and fragrant Indonesian coconut rice that you will never get enough of, this Nasi Uduk is made by cooking rice in coconut milk (or the rich coconut cream) and some spices such as bay leaves, lime leaves, lemongrass and so on. The combination of coconut milk and spices will bring the best flavor of
Siomay Bandung, or Indonesian style shumai, is a well-loved traditional snack that most Indonesian people grow up with. Siomay is basically a steamed fish ball with tofu, egg, cabbage or other vegetables drizzled with peanut sauce, ketchup, sweet soy sauce, lime juice and chili sauce (optional). So, taste-wise, you have a delicious appetizer or snack
