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.
Nasi Kuning is the Indonesian yellow rice cooked in fragrant coconut milk with turmeric. It’s a rice dish that often enjoyed on happy occasions and celebrations. But you can have this delicious vibrant looking rice any time.
Cendol is a dessert drink made of rice flour jellies that you enjoy with palm sugar syrup and creamy coconut milk.
Wonton pastry is easy to make and is quite versatile to use for making other different snacks. Make them in bulk and have the pastry as the keeper.
Learn how to make your own tofu from scratch and impress your family and friends with this easy-to make and tasty tofu.
Nasi Uduk is rice cooked in fragrant coconut milk that is popular for breakfast menu. It’s traditionally from Jakarta region.
Balado Teri is Indonesian crispy anchovies and peanuts that are cooked in tasty spicy chillies. It’s a delicious fish side dish that is now also popular as savoury snacks..
Indonesian Sate Ayam is the original of all the chicken satay. It’s simple, easy and straightforward to make. Yet, it’s so delicious and flavourful. Find out why we’re the best
Do you want to cook chicken into something differently tasty without a fuss? Try Ayam Suwir Bumbu Bali – it’s simple, easy to make but packed with flavors.
Gemblong is a Jajanan Pasar from Indonesia that is made of glutinous rice flour and coconut with the brown sugar coating. It’s crunchy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. It’s simply a delectable sweet treat.
Klepon is sweet snacks and dessert from Indonesia that are made of glutinous rice flour with brown sugar filling and are coated with coconuts. The soft and chewy balls are lovely to enjoy with your afternoon cuppa.
