Sambal Brandal – Spicy Chili Salsa
Brandal means in Indonesian bandit or rascal. This naughty chili salsa, sambal brandal, lives up to its name, because according...
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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.
Daifuku Mochi with Anko (bean filling)
Mochi is a Japanese glutinous rice cake. It is traditionally eaten and made together with family and friends during New...
Sambal Boet
Nothing beats homemade sambal (Indonesian chili salsa). I used to buy sambal, but now my homemade sambal is an addiction....
Famous Dishes from Around the World
Any book about food I love to read. Especially when it is about food that brings people together. This American...
Jajan Pasar Yogyakarta on Netflix
I have to share this with you. A new Netflix series has been launched here in Holland (but I think...
Gyoza dumplings with beef
Dimsum, dumplings, wontong, wantan, wuntun, jioazi or gyoza (餃子): they are slightly different in taste and preparing, but it comes...
Gluten-free Coconut Custard Pie
You don’t have to bake a bottom for this coconut custard pie with rose flavor. It is also not necessary...
Crispy Tofu with Coriander
I regularly make this crispy tofu with coriander. It is the perfect meat substitute, or simply the tastiest side dish....
Frikadel (Perkedèl)
If you are Dutch you are familiar with the small sausage shaped frikandel. But this Indonesian version is different. These round...
Seng Geseng beef from Madura
This is the most tender beef dish I have made so far. This seng geseng from the Indonesian island of...
Rice Cooker Spongecake
This is my rice cooker spongecake recipe. I love to bake in my electric rice cooker. When we lived in...
40 Asian Easter Recipes
I’ve selected 40 easy Asian Easter recipes for you that are best eaten in spring or summer. Most of these...
Pickled Onions from Timor
Pickled onions from Timor are really easy to make. Pickled dishes are eaten in Indonesia as a condiment next to...
Lembaran of Chicken
This dish resembles the chicken kalio in terms of spices. Yet this lembaran with chicken is a bit richer in...
Coconut Custard Pie with Pandan
When I shared this photo of my coconut custard pie with pandan on Instagram, followers demanding the recipe as soon...
Indonesian Chili Salsa 25+ Recipes
More than 25 homemade Indonesian chili salsa recipes are on this blog now! I never buy Indonesian ‘sambal’ anymore in...
Eggs in Curry sauce
A tasty and thick, spicy sauce poured over boiled eggs. This is a genuine comfort food dish by Beb Vuyk:...
Nasi Balls – Rice Fritters
Who ever visits The Netherlands probably knows our famous ‘bitterballs’ and ‘nasi and bami balls’ (fried rice and noodle fritters)....
Semur Babi Ternate
This great dish from the north of the Maluku islands is called Semur babi Ternate. It is a pork dish...
Spekuk Buns
These are my spekuk buns; Norwegian sweet cinnamon rolls with an Indonesian twist. I add a lot of spekuk spices!...
