New generations of Americans with Indo European lineage, at some point in their lives, have a desire to rediscover or know more about their origins and (multi-) cultural background. For a long time I asked the questions: How do Indos in America identify themselves? What is their emotional relationship with the Dutch East Indies, the…
Oliebollen (pronounced oh-lee-boh-len) are a Dutch delicacy often enjoyed during the month of December – traditionally served in the Netherlands on new year’s eve and day. Nowadays, you can get them the whole year through. Oliebollen (is Dutch for oil balls) are made of dough and sometimes contain raisins and apple, then deep fried and…
Indo 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…
An old time favorite and no.1 on the Indofood appetizer chart: Pangsit Goreng. This deep-fried dumpling with special meat mixture was a great starter at our restaurant Djokja in Amsterdam. One regular guest would always call ahead: “I am on my way, can you have 3 orders of Pangsit Goreng ready at my table?” Pangsit Goreng…
I remember well, from the days of the elementary school, at the end of the school day I went straight to our restaurant – yes, my home. I had just entered the restaurant through the front door, having my eyes closed, because I had only to follow my nose and follow as soon as it…
In honor of our King Alexander, we present an appropriate cake that belongs to the classics in the former Dutch Indies: Konginskroon (Dutch for King’s Crown). It was already found in East Indien cookbooks as early as the 19th century. There are various recipes and often it is about layers of cake sprinkled with a…