Sabtu, 26 Maret 2011

Dodol (Glutinous Rice Traditional Candy)

750 glutinous rice flour10 large coconuts2 ½ kg coconut jaggery2 tbsp sugarSalt to taste200 gm cashew nuts, choppedGrate coconuts and extract coconut milk. To do this, grind the coconut with warm water. Strain this, squeezing the coconut as much as possible to extract the maximum amount of liquid. Discard the coconut leaving only the coconut milk.Chop the cashew nuts and jaggery.Sieve the rice flour. Add to the coconut milk. Stir well to avoid lumps.Place...

Selasa, 22 Maret 2011

Fried Banana (Pisang Goreng)

5 medium bananas1 cup (160 g) rice flour2/3 cup (150 ml) water½ tspn sea saltOil for fryingPlace rice flour in deep mixing bowl. Make a well in middle of the flour, and add water and salt. Whisk vigorously until batter is evenly smooth for coating and not too thin (if too thin, add more rice flour).Peel bananas and cut in half length wise. Dip into batter to coat generously. Heat oil in wok or deep fryer until moderately hot. Add bananas and fry...

Kamis, 17 Maret 2011

Sago Ball Soup (Sup Kapurung)

Sago ball :1 cup sago flour (cassava flour)a bit of tap waterboiling waterSoup :100 gr Anchovy (or shrimp)1 tsp turmeric1 tbsp tamarind paste1 cm ginger5 cm lemon grass1 tsp maggi block1 tbsp fried shallotsaltwaterchinese morning glorycallaloany green veggiescorn kernelstomato slicedYoung mango shraddedChilli sauce :habanero/ scotch bonnettomatoesshallots1/2 tsp shrimp cake (trasi)To prepare the sago ball, add boiling water into the bowl filled with...

Sabtu, 12 Maret 2011

Fried Chicken with Crispy Flakes (Ayam Goreng Kremes)

6 pieces of whole chicken drumsticks4 cloves of small red onion6 cloves of garlic4cm of ginger3 lime leaves3 Indonesian bay leaves4cm of galangal1 tbsp ground coriander1 tsp of ground white pepper1 tsp of ground cumin1 tsp of ground turmericsalt to tastecooking oil for fryingwaterCrispy flakes:200ml seasoned chicken broth2 Tbsp of rice flour1 eggwaterIn a blender, blend onion, garlic and ginger until smooth. Place it in a pot and add water, chicken...

Rabu, 09 Maret 2011

Beef Rib Soup From Gorontalo Sulawesi (Kuah Bugis ala Gorontalo)

1000 g beef ribs200 g grated coconut, brown roasted3 litres water2 tbsp oil1 tbsp salt6 tomatoes sliced1 stalk lemon grass2 cm cinnamon3 tbsp roughly chopped spring onion2 kaffir lime leaves1 pandanus leaf15 sweet basilSpices blend :4 tbsp sliced garlic1 tbsp sliced red chili5 tbsp sliced shallots2 tsp sliced turmeric1 tsp sliced ginger6 candlenuts1 1/2 tbsp galangalPinch of cumin1 tbsp coriander1/2 tsp nutmeg powderPut the beef ribs and water in...

Kamis, 03 Maret 2011

Vegetable Curry Indonesian Style (Sayur Lodeh)

1 1/2 cups cut green beans2 carrots1/2 turnip1/2 head cabbage250 g firm tofu1 1/2 cups coconut milk2 cups waterSpice blend1 inch fresh ginger1 teaspoon coriander powder1 teaspoon turmeric1 teaspoon cumin1 tablespoon chili powder2 tablespoons chili paste2 teaspoons shrimp paste (optional)2 medium onions4 garlic cloves2 stalks lemongrass20 small dried shrimp, first soaked in hot water to soften4 tablespoons oilChop all the spice blend ingredients and...