Rissole Indonesian Style (Risoles)

For Risoles wrapper150 g all-purpose flour1 egg200 ml milksaltFor filling150 g minced beef or 150 g chicken3 small potatoes, cut into small cubes2 carrots, cut into small cubes1 onion, peeled and sliced2 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced1 stalk celery, chopped1 stalk spring onion, chopped1 tablespoon flour, mixed with a little of water1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 beef bouillon cubesugar, to the taste1 cup waterFor dipping1 eggbreadcrumbsWrapper: take a...

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Bananas in Sweet Coconut Milk (Pengat Pisang)

2 large bananas1 cup coconut milk2 tablespoons granulated sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamonPeel the bananas and cut into bite-sized pieces.In a medium saucepan, bring the coconut milk to a boil. Add the sugar and cinnamon, stirring to dissolve.Add the bananas. Bring back to a boil, then turn down the heat and simmer for 3 - 5 minutes, until the bananas are tender but not mushy. Serve hot, sprinkling extra cinnamon on top if desir...

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Indonesian Spice Cake (Spekkuk)

2 cups cake flour, sifted1/2 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon nutmeg, grated1/2 teaspoon clove, ground4 teaspoons cinnamon, ground1 pinch salt3/4 lb butter, unsalted (3 sticks)1 2/3 cups sugar4 eggs, large3 egg yolks, large, lightly beaten2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar (for garnish)Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit; grease and flour a bundt pan.In a medium bowl, resift the sifted flour along with the baking powder,...

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Sweet and Sour Salad Jakarta Style (Asinan Betawi)

400 g carrots, shredded or thinly sliced400 g cabbage, finely sliced250 g cucumber, cut into small pieces200 g bean sprouts400 g lettuce, shredded400 g tofu, steamed and cut into small pieces400 g pineapple cut into piecesNoodle crackers, friedMarinade sauce :100 g sugar2 tsp salt2 tbsp sliced red chilies, blended2 tsp vinegar200 ml boiled waterPeanut sauce :50 g peanuts, fried25 g dried shrimps2 tbsp sliced red chilies50 g sugar1 tsp salt200 ml...

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Coconut Cake (Kue Pancong)

250 grated coconut250 g rice flour1 tsp salt600 ml coconut milk, cooked1 slice single cheeseIn a bowl, mix well grated coconut with rice flour salt.Pour coconut milk gradually while kneading, set the dough aside.Heat a 'kue pancong' pan, grease with oil, pour the dough into the pan.Cook until done at moderate heat.Take out from the pan and arrange on serving dish, topping with shredded cheese and ser...

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Stir Fried Papaya and Cassava Leaves (Tumis Daun Pepaya dan Singkong)

150 g cassava leaves100 g papaya leaves400 g chicken liver, boiled, cubed100 g anchoviesSpices:3 tbsp sliced shallots2 tbsp sliced garlic3 tbsp sliced red chilies3 tbsp sliced green chilies1 tbsp sliced galangal2 salam leaves / bay leaves3 tbsp fish sauce1 tsp salt3 tbsp cooking oilDeep fry also chicken liver and anchovy.Boil cassava leaves and papaya leaves in a pot together at medium heat until done, remove from the pot and drain.Slice the vegetables...

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Fried Spicy Tomatoes Egg Noodles

500 grams fresh egg noodles4 tablespoons cooking oil2 (100 grams) stalks chinese greens, cut into 5 cm length2 (20o grams) tomatoes, quartered1 cup (50 grams) Thai bird’s eye chilies1 stalk spring onion, cut into 2 cm lengthwise2 stalks chinese celery, chopped finely1/2 cup beansprouts1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon white pepper2 tablespoons sweet soy sauce1/4 cup hot waterHeat oil in a wok over high heat, cook chilies and tomatoes for one minute.Toss...

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Beef Soup Bandung Style (Soto Bandung)

250 g beef brisket100 g boiled soy bean, fried125 g white radish, thinly sliced3 tbsp sliced celery3 tbsp fried sliced shallots3 tbsp sliced green union1 stalk lemon grass, bruised2000 ml water2 1/2 tbsp sliced shallots1 tbsp sliced garlic1 tbsp peppercorn1 tsp salt1 tsp sliced gingerSweet soy sauceChili paste (Sambal):Red capsicumsSaltVinegarput water and beef in pan, boil until the beef tender and the stock remains 1000 ml. Take out the beef, cut...

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Ramen Noodles Omelette (Dadar Telur Mie Instant)

1 pack of instant ramen noodles – any flavor (55gr)2 eggs, beaten with 2 tablespoons of water and a pinch of salt2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved2 tablespoons parsely, finely chopped chopped1 tablespoon cooking oilTomato sauce / sweet chilli sauceDrop ramen noodles into boiling water. Cook for 4 minutes (or according to the package instructions)Drain the water and the instant powdered stock included in the package....

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Dry Curry Chicken (Rendang Ayam)

100 grams red chilies65 grams (12) shallots25 grams (6) cloves garlic25 grams (6) candlenut10 grams (1/8 cup) coriander seeds4 dried chilies, soaked with hot water and pat dried1/4 teaspoon cumin1/2 teaspoon whole white pepper1/4 fresh nutmegOther ingredients1,2 litre coconut milk, pressed and strained from 4 freshly grated coconut1 turmeric leaf (alternatively, substitute with a pinch of turmeric powder)3 kaffir lime leaves10 salam leaves4 stalks...

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Dayak-Style Shrimp (Udang Bumbu Kalimantan)

2 lbs medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)2 tablespoons olive oil2-4 medium red chilies (sliced)1 medium shallot (sliced)1 garlic clove (sliced)1 tablespoon brown sugar1 tablespoon tamarind paste (dissolved in water)1/4 cup water1/2 inch gingerroot (sliced)1 teaspoon salt1 small tomato (chopped)steamed rice (to serve)Saute shrimp in 1 tablespoon oil over moderate heat for 2 minutes, then set aside.In small food processor, blend shallot, garlic, chiles,...

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Braised Banana with Palm Sugar and Coconut Gravy (Kolak Pisang)

100 gr palm sugar (or brown sugar)2 (200 gr) medium sized sweet potatoes, cubed4 (450 gr) ripe cooking banana4 pandan leaves1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup thick coconut cream1 cup thick coconut cream, diluted by 2 cups waterIn a medium saucepan, add diluted coconut cream, pandan, banana pieces, sweet potato cubes and salt. Bring to boil over medium heat and stir constantly for 10 minutesIn a smaller saucepan, melt palm sugar with 1/2 cup of the coconut water...

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Spicy Shredded Balinese Chicken (Ayam Pelalah)

250 g breast chicken meat1 tbsp margarine4 tbsp sliced shallots2 tbsp sliced garlic1 tsp sliced kaempferia galanga1 tsp sliced galangal5 candlenuts1 tbsp sliced turmeric1 tbsp brown sugar1 tsp sliced lemon grass1 tbsp sliced red chilies1/2 tsp shrimp paste1 tsp lime juice1 1/2 tsp salt2 tbsp sliced shallots1 tsp sliced garlic1 tbsp sliced shallots1 tsp sliced garlic1 ripe tomato, slicedBlend all spices into a paste, add shallots, garlic, red chilies,...

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Banjar Clear Soup (Soto Banjar)

Soup1 whole chicken. cut into 4 pieces1,5 litres water1/2 teaspoon white pepper4 spring onion, chopped2 chinese celery, chopped10 shallots5 cloves garlic1/2 whole nutmeg5 cm cinnamon stick4 cloves2 pods cardamon2 tablespoons cooking oilCondiments100 gr mungbean noodles, blanch with boiling water for 2 minutes3 hard boiled eggs, cut into wedges50 gr beansprouts, blanch with boiling water for 1 minutedeep fried shallot flakesfrikadel potatoes (recipe...

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Grilled Rice with Basil and Lemongrass (Nasi Bakar)

2 kg rice9 stalks lemongrass9 salam leaves100 gr kaffir lime leaves250 gr lemon basil leaves, picked and washed clean300 gr galangal, quartered and crushed1/4 cup salt1/2 tablespoon sugar2 chicken bouillon cubes4 tablespoons cooking oilRemove the upper stalk of lemongrass, use only the lower 5″ of the stalk.Wash and cook rice. Leave in a container till completely cool, for at least six hours.Heat cooking oil in a big saucepan (big enough to contain...

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Spicy Dip with Shrimp Paste (Sambal Balacan)

1/8 cup cooking oil1 (120 grams) medium size tomato, halved and seeded5 (20 grams) shallots10 (75 grams) red chilies8 (25 grams) green chilies1/2 tablespoon (5 grams) shrimp paste (belacan / balacan)2 tablespoons shaved palm sugar (gula melaka / gula merah)1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 limeHeat 1/8 cup cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes. Fry tomato and shallots till soft and brown for 3 minutes. Remove and set aside.Next fry chilies until...

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Coconut Rice (Nasi Lemak)

For coconut rice4 stalks lemongrass80 gr galangal5 salam leaves7 kaffir lime leaves1 tablespoon salt700 ml coconut milk5 cups riceWash rice with cold waterIn a pot, add rice, coconut milk, salt, galangal, salam leaves, kaffir lime leaves and saltBoil for 20 minutes – until all liquid is absorbed by the riceMove the rice to a steamer. Steam for 20 minutesWhen the rice is dry and fluffy, it is done. If not, steam longerFor condiments250 gr (1 1/2 cups)...

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Fried Soybean Cake (Tempe Goreng)

Get one block of soybean fermented cake, slice accordingly.Sprinkle some salt on the soybean cake slicesHeat one cup of oil in a small frying pan.When you can spot some smoke coming out of the surface of the heated oil,the oil is ready to take in the soybean cake.Deep fry in batches till brown and slightly dry.One minute each side is plenty.How to prepare Spicy Chili and Soy Dip1/3 cup (30 gr) Thai green small chili1 1/2 tablespoons white sugarUsing...

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Corn Fritters (Perkedel Jagung)

400g can sweetcorn, drained1 small red chili, deseeded and finely chopped (optional)4 green shallots, sliced1 tsp ground corianderpinch of salt1 egg1/4 cup rice flour1 tbsp plain flourvegetable oil for cookingCombine corn, chili, shallots, coriander, salt, egg and flours. Leave to stand for 30 minutes. Heat oil in a wok or frying pan. Drop spoonfuls of mixture into oil and cook until golden brown.Serve with chilly sau...

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