Smeerproppen (fried banana fritters or pisang goreng)
Dutch oil balls – we eat those on new years day. These ‘smeerproppen’ look like them but they are so...
Category: All dishes
I remake, translate, photograph and review authentic Indonesian recipes from the Dutch-Indonesian cookbook by Beb Vuyk (Groot Indonesisch Kookboek – 1973). This cookbook is packed with tasty, healthy and classic Indonesian dishes.
Magadip – Lamb in Christmas Sauce
This recipe definitely breaths Christmas. This is called magadip (and has nothing to do with Donald Trump). Magadip is beef, goat...
Pandan Christmas Tree
Pandan is the trend of 2018! Well, according to British TV chief Nigella Lawson in The Times. ‘Pandan leaf is...
Banana Cake – Kue Pisang
I love cakes that are super easy to make and are gorgeous in flavor. I make cake a lot in...
Chili Pepernoten – Dutch Sinterklaas Spicy Cookie
Oh, this is my new love in Sinterklaas treats: chili pepernoten! In Holland, Sinterklaas has arrived in our cold country to...
Indonesian Lamb meatballs
These lamb meatballs are originally made with mutton, but I can’t get that easily. Now, I love mutton. Have you...
Indonesian cabbage rolls
This Indonesian cabbage roll recipe is convenient because it goes in to the oven, leaving you time for other things....
Dry Tofu and Tempeh
This dry tofu and tempé dish is completely vegetarian. Or better said: completely vegan. It is sweet because of the...
Sayur Asem Cabbage
This is a sayur asem cabbage with ebi. Are you familiar with ebi? That’s dried shrimp. They always have a...
Tofu -Tempeh with Rujak Sauce
This tofu tempeh with roedjak spices makes a delicious vegan dish. The creamy, slightly spicy flavor is wonderful. It’s also...
