Multicultural LA offers a myriad of Southeast Asian cuisine. Thai food is by far the most popular with more than 1000 restaurants in the greater Los Angeles area. There is even Thai Town in West Hollywood with different eateries. The number of Indonesian themed restaurants in LA barely hits the 50 mark. Why is that? Let’s look…
DetailsThe Christmas menu in our family often consists of classic Indo and European dishes. One culinary tradition brought to the Netherlands from Indonesia (formerly known as the Dutch East Indies) is Ayam Kodok – stuffed chicken dressed like a frog. What, a trans-chicken? Yes, translated from Indonesian the word ayam means chicken and kodok means…
DetailsDutch people like home cooking books that contain traditional, but not too complicated recipes. They love cookbooks with familiar comfort food that enhance the homely atmosphere. Books which start with a personal story from the chef about those delicious meals from parents and grand parents. They want to read cookbooks in order to connect with…
Details“You Say Umami, I say Gurih!” You say that, I say this! It’s the same thing and has everything to do with taste. The popular word “Umami” (pronounced u•ma•mi) is not about “your mommy” or any insult but more about yummy! Umami is a Japanese word and literally means ‘savoury deliciousness’. It is often found…
DetailsBusy lifestyles and shorter attention spans, make us want to spend less time in the kitchen. Make something either from scratch or with leftovers. Inspired by my parents who are champions in whipping up a meal in no time, I will share some of my fast and delicious recipes with easy to follow instructions and…
DetailsIndo Dutch culture is threatened with extinction. With the passing of older generations with roots in the former Dutch East Indies, traditions are slowly disappearing. Their children and grand children are very well assimilated in American society. In my opinion it’s important where you live in the present, at the same time you should not…
DetailsEnjoy a truly unique Sunday DUTCH BRUNCH – a traditional ‘Hollandse Koffietafel’ (literal translation: Hollandse Coffee Table). More than 25 different items of food and drinks. Learn about Dutch food customs and how to make foods like a Dutch kroket (small breadcrumbed fried food with a meat ragout filling) and ‘uitsmijter’ (an open-faced sandwich) and…
DetailsTwo star Michelin Master Chef Pascal Jalhay presented his new book Baru Belanda (New Dutch) during an exclusive release party at Hotel Jakarta in Amsterdam, on March 18th. This tribute to Dutch Indies cuisine already received great reviews. Together with 14 talented chefs, Pascal aims to inspire young chefs to revalue dishes and tastes, modernize…
DetailsIndo cooking is not always easy if you have to learn it from someone in the family. In most cases, passing down a recipe happens verbally and it is based on feeling and personal taste. My mother prepares food without recipes and mostly by intuition. She owns no measuring spoons nor cups. Yet she is…
DetailsThere is one top-rated culinary legend that connects Indonesia with the Netherlands, the signature delicacy of the Indo Dutch cuisine: Spekkoek. The history of this cake is quite rich, so is the taste. There are different theories about how this cake came to be and how it got its name. Let’s explore. Born in Indonesia…
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