Dendeng Ragi – Sliced beef with grated coconut. Dendeng originally comes from West Sumatra and means thinly dried meat, which is preserved through a mixture of spicy marinate and dried through the frying process – originally in the sun. Dendeng Ragi, it’s distant cousin from middle Java region is soft and somewhat sweet in taste.…
What do you get when you cross a bamboo stick with a banana? Or better yet, a banana threaded on a bamboo skewer? Meet deliciously sweet, soft, crispy banana slices, deep fried in a special batter with melted chocolate and sprinkled with a Dutch umami: ‘grated mature cheese.’ What? Yes, not so strange. Have you heard of Chocolate…
Picture the grand old ‘Hotel Des Indes’ in Batavia (Jakarta’s colonial name). It was a famous hotel in the days when travel meant long journeys by rail or sea and where the rich and famous of its day would stay. Where during official functions and private regal feasts, local jongos, or male servants, would carry…
I remember, while I was getting ready to go to school, before my teen years, my mom or dad would prepare my lunch bag. It would be the usual 2 slices of bread with butter and either cold cuts, cheese or something spreadable like, peanut butter or jelly (or both) or my favorite Nutella. Towards…
My special Nasi Goreng is very easy to make and contains Petai (Parkia Speciosa) which is a kind of a bean. The shape looks like an almond. Petai is usually sold frozen in bags. Petai adds a unique smell and taste to a dish. Let’s be frank, I call it the tasty stinky bean. Not…
Daging Bungkus Kol – Stuffed cabbage rolls Daging is the Indonesian word for meat. This is a steamed meat dish served with brown sauce. There are some health benefits as this dish is steamed and not fried. This stuff is really good! INGREDIENTS 9 0z ground beef 80% lean 20% fat 2 eggs 2 finely chopped…
TAHOE TELOR PETIS by Oma (grandma) Jessy. My mother appeared on the Dutch cooking channel 24kitchen in May of 2016. The show is called ‘as only grandma can’ and features Indies grandmas who cook with TV-chef and host Danny Jansen. The whole production team came to her house to tape some segments for the show. There…
This is the summer on your plate. A tropical salad inspired by Sanur Resort in Bali. Tasty crunchy vegetables with a spicy, sweet and sour dressing. Who says Indo Dutch cooking takes forever? This is ready in record time! From the cookbook ‘The New Indo Dutch Cuisine of Jeff Keasberry.’ The Indo Dutch cooking style is based…
Popcorn comes with all kinds of toppings. An Indo version is of course inevitable. This is my recipe inspired by the belado potato chips. This seductive, spicy sweet popcorn with extra crunch, leaves your hand grasping for more without leaving any for your guests. Just don’t invite anyone or make an extra batch! Ingredients butter for greasing 1…
Living in Los Angeles means being in foodie paradise. Angelenos can choose from a wide range of culinary options, many of which are fuision cuisines. One of the popular local dishes is the ‘breakfast burrito’ – A Mexican-American fusion treat and my personal favorite if I want a hearty breakfast and don’t have much time. Well, I…
By special request, I was asked for the recipe of Bubur Biji Delima, a porridge made with pomegranate seeds and coconut milk. At least that is what we are made to believe. Here is the kicker, in Indonesia pomegranate seeds porridge is a dish that is actually not made of real pomegranate seeds, they are special grains…
Last Sunday we were invited to an Easter potluck party with friends. I decided to make something that’s easy ‘n tasty, knowing that I had to save some room for chocolate eggs. What came to mind were my special Quiche bites, which I call ‘Quicheberrys.’ A savory tart with a crispy crust and a rich filling of Boursin and…