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.
Mie Ayam is one of the most popular Indonesian street foods. It’s seasoned yellow egg noodles (bakmi) served with flavorful braised chicken and mushrooms, along with steamed vegetables and a bowl of clear soup.
This butternut squash curry is packed with flavours from herbs and spices that mixed with creamy coconut milk.
Soto Ayam is a savoury chicken broth with shredded chicken and rice vermicelli. It is the Indonesian version of chicken noodle soup that offers heartwarming deliciousness.
Bakwan Sayur is a popular street food snack in Indonesia. These vegetable fritters are crunchy on the outside but fluffy and savoury on the inside.
Perkedel Jagung, or Indonesian sweetcorn fritters, are crispy golden bites loved across Indonesia. Perfect as a side dish or a quick afternoon snack, they’re a must-try for fans of authentic Indonesian food.
Sambal goreng terasi literally means fried chilli sauce with dried shrimp paste. It’s a must-have condiment in Indonesian cuisines that tastes deliciously hot with a slightly-fishy aroma.
Mie Goreng literally means stir-fried noodles in Indonesian. It’s one of the most popular dishes and street-food menus among Indonesian culinary. This Mie Goreng recipe offers you a flavourful and comforting stir-fry noodles with authentic taste.
This lamb satay is about succulent grilled lamb pieces on the skewers and drizzled with spiced peanut and sweet soy sauce. Perfect for a summer barbecue.
Martabak Manis is the Indonesian version of sweet thick pancakes with some toppings of your favourite. It’s soft but fluffy. And it has a little bit elastically chewiness that makes the pancake is just moreish with all those delicious fillings. Simply yummy.
Gado-gado is a perfect example of unity in diversity. It has different vegetables and food items put-together with a spicy-delicious peanut sauce that makes the whole thing extraordinary. Because every element complements each other and creates a uniquely tasty salad.
