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.
Opor Ayam is an Indonesian chicken stew made with creamy coconut milk. It uses mild herbs and spices that give the chicken fragrance and rich flavor. It is a comfort dish that goes perfectly with a plain white rice.
Kari Ayam is the Indonesian version of chicken curry that uses coconut milk with well-balanced spices and herbs. It’s simply delicious with plain white rice.
Nastar cookies are about buttery flaky pastries with refreshingly sweet tangy pineapple jam filling. Simply moreish bitesize cookie that melts in the mouth.
This pineapple jam has natural tanginess from the fruit and enough sweetness extracted from the fruit with a small amount of added sugar.
Bubur Ayam is an authentic Indonesian chicken congee, a popular street food breakfast made with soft rice porridge, aromatic herbs, and topped with savory sauces for a comforting, flavor-packed bowl.
Cakwe is one of the popular street foods in Indonesia that you can find in almost all regions of the country. It’s a deep-fried savoury snack with a similar texture to doughnuts, but it’s slightly chewy.
Cilok is chewy tapioca dumpling balls that you enjoy with spicy peanut sauce. They’re originally from Bandung, West Java.
Seafood fried rice (Indonesian Nasi Goreng seafood) is a one-pot dish, perfect for a busy weeknight when you want a tasty, satisfying meal without hassle.
Tempeh is the fermented soya beans that have now become popular. Check out how to make your own tempeh in a simple and easy way.
Perkedel Tempe is tempeh fritters made from mashed tempeh blended with spices, eggs, and flour, then deep-fried to a satisfying crisp on the outside.
