Category: Asian
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Sambal Goreng Tempe (Stir-fried Tempe in Sambal)
Sambal Goreng Tempe is a popular Indonesian dish made from tempe (fermented soybeans) cooked in a spicy sambal (chili paste) sauce. It’s savoury, slightly sweet, and spicy — a perfect accompaniment to rice. Sambal goreng tempe is a favourite dish in Indonesian cuisine, enjoyed in various settings, from home meals to special occasions; whether it’s…
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Brenebon Soup (Kidney Beans Soup)
Brenenbon soup always takes me back to those cozy days at home, where the air was filled with the rich, savory aroma wafting from the kitchen. My mom would pull out her trusty pot, the one that had seen countless family meals, and begin her magic. When it was finally ready, the whole house felt…
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Wonton Soup
Wonton soup is one of our family’s beloved comfort food, especially on chilly days! Its warm, savoury broth and tender wontons provide a cozy embrace that warms you from the inside out. The combination of seasoned meat and delicate wrappers creates a satisfying texture, while the broth, infused with aromatics and seasonings, offers a soothing…
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Rempeyek
Once you make your own Rempeyek, trust me, you’ll never look at store-bought ones the same way! Rempeyek or also known as Peyek, it’s like a crunchy peanut party on a crispy, spiced cracker! Each bite is a savoury, crispy explosion that’ll have you munching non-stop! It is that addictive and definitely my family’s favourite! 🙂…
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Curry Udon Shrimp Tempura
Curry Udon with Shrimp Tempura has always been a staple comfort food in my family, bringing warmth and happiness to our table. There’s something about the rich, flavourful curry broth paired with thick, chewy udon noodles that instantly soothes the soul. Add crispy, golden shrimp tempura on top, and it becomes a meal we can’t…
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Gado-Gado
As a child, nothing thrilled me more than racing to the corner of our bustling neighbourhood after school to visit the warm-hearted vendor (we just called her tante) at her tiny Gado-Gado cart. The vibrant colours of the fresh vegetables and the irresistible aroma of sizzling tofu and creamy peanut sauce drew me in like…
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Vegan Dumplings
I’m not vegan, but I have plenty of vegan friends, and I like to spoil them sometimes with delicious vegan food. This time, I made vegan dumplings. For the ingredients, I basically used the same recipe as my non-vegan dumplings, but I replaced the meat with tofu and skipped the egg. Make sure to remove all the…
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Klepon (Onde-onde)
My grandmother used to share stories about how klepon worked its magic on the Dutch colonizer during the war. She’d laugh as she told me how they were completely captivated by the surprise of that sweet, liquid center hidden inside those little green balls. They couldn’t get enough, always coming back for more, trying to…
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Perkedel Jagung (Corn Fritters)
Perkedel jagung, or Indonesian corn fritters, always takes me back to the hectic mornings I spent in my mom’s kitchen, helping her make batch after batch for our warung. It was one of the most popular dishes on our menu, so much so that I often had to prepare another batch in the afternoons because…
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Rendang
Cooking Rendang with my mom is one of those memories that I can almost taste every time I think about it. I’d stand beside her in the kitchen, did a good sous chef duty, executing the spices for her to be ready to be blended. The scent of garlic, ginger, and lemongrass filling the air…