Tag: indonesian

  • Sambal Goreng Tempe (Stir-fried Tempe in Sambal)

    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…

  • Perkedel Kentang (Potato Fritters)

    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…

  • Brenebon Soup (Kidney Beans Soup)

    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…

  • Gado-Gado

    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…

  • Klepon (Onde-onde)

    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…

  • Rendang

    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…