How to Cook Sweet Rice: The Glutinous Sticky Rice
Find out three easy ways how to cook sweet rice using simple methods to get soft, shiny, and moreish glutinous sticky rice.
As a native Indonesian who spent decades in Indonesia before relocating to the UK, I often miss Indonesian food. So it is only natural if I put my best efforts to recreate my mom’s recipes for Indonesian food whenever I crave it.
On this page, you will see my collection of traditional and contemporary Indonesian food recipes.
Some are classic like Gado Gado and Sate Ayam. Others are traditional and well-liked such as Ketoprak Jakarta and Lontong Sayur Betawi.
You will also find non-Indonesian recipes that have been integrated into Indonesian cuisine for centuries. Macaroni Schotel, Martabak Manis, and Mie Goreng are good examples of this fusion food.
And in terms of category, you will find recipes for a main course such as Ayam Kecap or Ayam Goreng, for snacks such as Bakwan Jagung and Bakwan Sayur, or for desserts such as Kolak Biji Salak or Dadar Gulung.
You can also find salad recipes like Asinan Jakarta, or soup recipes such as Soto Betawi or Sop Buntut.
Whichever recipe that you choose, it will surely bring the real flavor of Indonesia. And the best thing is, you can make it in an easy way.
Find out three easy ways how to cook sweet rice using simple methods to get soft, shiny, and moreish glutinous sticky rice.
Siomay is one of the popular street foods in Indonesia that offers a unique texture and taste. It’s fish dumplings that are often enjoyed for afternoon snacks or light meals at any time of the day, and you almost always find their sellers in many regions of Indonesia.
Quick and easy recipe to make tasty ground beef noodle stir fry in no time. It’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights when you don’t have much energy left yet crave a delicious dinner.
Ketoprak is a traditional salad from the Jakarta area. Its main ingredients are lontong/ ketupat, beansprouts, rice vermicelli, and tofu with dressing of garlicky and spicy peanut sauce.
Nasi goreng tuna, which means tuna fried rice, is an easy and quick way to make a full, nutritious meal from simple ingredients. You get the carb from the rice and protein from the tuna, all on one plate.
Poffertjes are mini Dutch pancakes that have a fluffy and light texture. They’re such little delights that melt in your mouth, and with the sprinkle of icing sugar that gives the right sweetness.
Ikan Pesmol is a tangy and spicy fish dish from West Java, Indonesia. The dish has a refreshing taste and it’s delicious to have it with plain rice.
Dadar Gulung – which literally means rolled pancakes – are sweet snacks made of pandan flavoured pancakes with coconut and palm sugar filling.
It’s one of the popular Jajan Pasar (street food) in Indonesia.
Try this Kolak Biji Salak, a tasty and easy dessert perfect for Ramadan. Learn how to make these Indonesian sweet potato balls in coconut milk that everyone will love. It’s quick, it’s yummy, and it’s going to be your new Ramadan favorite!
Craving crispy chicken with a spicy twist? Try our Ayam Penyet recipe, easy to cook and packed with flavor. It’s a simple way to bring a burst of Indonesian taste to your table.