Spicy Shredded Chicken (Ayam Suwir Pedas)

250 g chicken fillet1 stalk of white part of lemon grass1 Salaam leaves(Indian Bay Leaves)2 fresh Kaffir Lime leaves1 tbs Tamarind (asam jawa) juice100 ml chicken stockHalf fresh tomato, choppedSpice Paste:3 shallots2 cloves of garlic3 red chillies3 bird's eyes chillies (optional)1/2 tsp of pepperSalt and sugar to tasteBring to boil the chicken. When it cooked, take out from the stock then shred. Set aside.Grind or blend the spice paste.Heat the...

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Butter or olive oil?

From a health standpoint, olive oil is the better choice. But butter still has its place. All oils are a mixture of fats including monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA), polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) and saturated fatty acids (SFA)—but in each oil (and in butter, too, which is basically a solidified oil), one type of fat dominates.Olive oil is predominantly rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fat, which decreases your risk for cardiovascular disease by lowering LDL cholesterol and increasing HDL cholesterol. On the other hand, butter is mostly...

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Tofu Omelet (Tahu Telor)

200 gram white tofu2 eggs1 stalk spring onion, finely chopped1 stalk celery leaf, finely choppedsalt to tasteFor GarnishBean sproutParsleyfried peanutPeanut sauce100 gram fried peanut ( or you can use peanut butter as a substitute )3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped3 bird's eye chillies (optional)2 tablespoons sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)2 tablespoons fermented shrimp paste (petis udang) - optionalCut the tofu into small cubesBeat the eggs with...

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Unusual uses for vinegar: Deter Ants

Got trails of tiny ants weaving their way around your home? These annoying insects aren’t big fans of vinegar, so spraying a 50/50 mixture of white vinegar and water anywhere you have seen them can help encourage them to move out. The vinegar also erases the scent trails that they use to indicate sources of food to their brethr...

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Green Chillies Sambal Padang Style (Sambal Ijo ala Resto Padang)

250 g green chillies roughly cut3 tablespoons olive oil or vegetables oil2 shallots or half of small red onion1 cloves of garlic1 green tomatosalt and sugar to taste1/2 teaspoon lime juice1 fresh kaffir lime leafBring to steam green chillies, shallots, garlic and tomato for 5 minutes. Then grind or blend roughly.Heat up the pan with olive oil and saute the mixture until fragrant. Add sugar, salt, lime juice and kaffir lime leaf. Continue cooking...

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How to Make a Perfect Scramble Eggs

For two eggs, add two tablespoons of water and two tablespoons of heavy cream, season with salt and fresh-cracked black pepper, and whip the hell out of them with a whisk until frothy. Melt some butter over medium heat and cook the eggs, not touching them until they are partially set. Then start some light stirring until they're almost finished, and turn the heat off. They will finish cooking because the pan is still h...

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Bali style Minced Seafood Satay (Sate Lilit Bali)

500 g fish fillet, minced (you can use boneless snapper fillet)200 g grated coconut (I used dry grated coconut in package)Lemon grass or satay skewersSpice Paste10 shallots, peeled and sliced5 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced3 red chillies, seeded and sliced3-5 bird's eye chillies (you can skip this one if you want it less spicy)2 cm galangal (Laos), peeled and sliced2 cm kencur, peeled and sliced1 tsp turmeric powder1 tbs coriander1/2 tsp black...

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Fried Rice Noodles (Bihun Goreng)

250 gram dried rice vermicelli, cooked and set aside150 gram prawns (or chicken)1/2 onion, peeled and chopped3 cloves of garlic, crushed1 stalk spring onion, finely chopped2 tablespoons sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)salt and pepper to taste2 eggs, lightly beatenBean Sprouts (as desired)1/2 medium red paprika, sliced diagonally (optional)To make the rice noodle soft and tender, Place the noodles in a heatproof bowl...

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The differences between regular olive oil, virgin and extra-virgin

Simply put, olive oil is made by crushing olives to make a paste that’s then put under a press. If the oil that comes out has a low acidity and a good taste and smell, it’s labeled extra-virgin or virgin. (Virgin is slightly lower quality than extra-virgin.) These types are ideal to use for bread dunking, drizzling on veggies and other foods, and making salad dressings, since their delicate flavor and aroma will be lost when heated (some chefs still...

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Padang Style Eggs Curry (Kalio Telor)

10 eggs, boiled250 g young jackfruit150 g long beans (kacang panjang), cut into 4-5 cm500 ml thick coconut milk250 ml light coconut milk1 stalk of lemongrass3 kaffir lime leaves1 turmeric leaf (optional)1/2 teaspoon tamarind juiceSalt and sugar to tasteSpice Paste8 shallots1 1/2 tsp shredded fresh galangal100 g big red chillies (seeded)1 tsp coriander2 tsp shredded fresh turmeric2 tsp shredded fresh gingerGrind or blend the spice paste. Then boil...

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Oversalting Your Food

The best method to avoid oversalting is to taste your food that is before adding salt to your food. But even if you have taken these precautions and your food still tastes like a salt lick, there are a couple of things you can do to make your food seem less salty.First, try to trick your tongue into thinking the food is less salty by adding acids like vinegar or lemon juice to your food. Another trick is to add a little sugar to your food. If you are making soups or broth, adding water will help. Do not bother trying to add potatoes to salty dishes...

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