Category: Side Dish
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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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Perkedel Kentang (Potato Fritters)
Perkedel Kentang (Indonesian potato fritters) has become a favorite side dish in Indonesian cuisine, mostly served alongside rice dishes, soups, or meat-based meals. It is thought to have roots in Dutch colonial times, where similar potato-based dishes were introduced to Indonesia. Over time, Indonesians adapted and made it their own by combining mashed potatoes with…
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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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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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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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Roasted Carrots with Cumin-mint Yogurt
Roasted carrots are a simple yet delicious side dish that brings out the natural sweetness and earthy flavours of the carrots through the roasting process. This dish is versatile, easy to prepare, and can be customised with various seasonings and herbs to suit your taste. In this recipe, I paired them with my cumin-mint yogurt…