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 easy Ramadan recipes to keep you fueled and satisfied. From sunrise to sunset, these meals are simple to make, delicious, and perfect for the whole family. Get ready to enjoy more time together with less time cooking.
This Bakso recipe will help you make flavorsome and tender beef meatballs with a slightly chewy texture. Find out how to create authentic Indonesia’s favorite street food of juicy meatballs with savory soup at home.
Meat, cabbage and tomatoes braised in spicy coconut milk and drizzled with sweet soy sauce, that is what Tongseng is about.
Learn how to make garlic paste effortlessly with this straightforward guide. Follow my simple steps using fresh garlic cloves, and turn them into a smooth, flavorful paste, perfect for your cooking—with no unnecessary additives, using a quick method for superior quality.
This red skin mashed potatoes is so creamy and tasty. With easy method, you can not go wrong to make this mashed for your next meal on a busy day.
Herbs and spices have been used for thousands of years to heal what ails us and enhance the flavor of our foods. But what exactly are they, and how do you use them to cook with or store them properly?
Nasi Goreng Ayam is Indonesian chicken fried rice that you can make in less than 30 minutes. It’s a delicious way to use up leftover rice and chicken. Seasoned with kecap manis, this simple dish is packed with flavors.
This soft and fluffy pandan cake uses natural pandan leaves and coconut milk. A combo that creates delicious flavor to the cake.
Nasi Kebuli is the Arab-Indonesian version of pilau rice that is cooked in spiced meat broth. It’s deliciously fragrant with a deep flavor of meat goodness.
Refreshing, crunchy, and slightly spicy are what you get from Acar Timun. This Indonesian cucumber salad is the most popular simple salad in a food spread.
