Ikan Pesmol (Indonesian Fish Dish in Yellow Pickled Spices)
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.
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.
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.
This spicy cucumber and tomato salad has a unique combination of flavor and textures. It’s refreshingly tangy, sweet, and spicy with a mix of soft and crunchy textures.
Rujak Serut is tangy and spicy Indonesian sweet potato slaw with tamarind dressing. It’s delicious as is or as a salad on the side.
These Indonesian sweet potato balls have a slightly chewy texture. They are called Kolak Biji Salak which you enjoy with brown sugar syrup and drizzle of creamy coconut milk. They’re delicious for dessert or just afternoon snack. Yummy.
Ayam Goreng Bumbu, is not just an ordinary fried chicken. It’s a traditional fried-chicken from Indonesia that when it’s properly cooked, the chicken will taste flavoursome right to the bone.
This chicken and sweet corn soup is very easy to make and doesn’t need a lot of ingredients. It’s delicious and nutritious. A perfect choice for a starter or even a light lunch menu.
Macaroni Schotel literally means macaroni dish. It’s a baked-cheesy dish made of macaroni and cheese. It’s a savoury that is delicious to enjoy as an afternoon snack or as a starter among the food spread.
Bubur Kacang Hijau is creamy mung bean dessert with palm sugar and coconut milk. It’s sweet mung bean porridge that is a popular choice for breakfast as well as for dessert.
Lontong is a type of hard-boiled rice cakes and popular sundries in many Indonesian food dishes. Originally, lontong is made using banana leaves as its wrappers. As it’s not convenient to buy banana leaves when you’re living in the west, i.e. the UK, USA, etc., this tutorial gives you an idea how to make lontong using food-grade plastic bag as the wrapper.
This creamy agar agar milk pudding is delicious and the raspberry makes it delightful to enjoy. Especially on the hot summer days when you fancy some cool desserts.