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.
This authentic beef rendang recipe is rooted in the original one from West Sumatra, Indonesia. It’s meltingly-tender dry beef curry cooked in coconut milk and spices. The dish is one of Indonesia’s signature dishes that is now famous all over the country and beyond.
Ayam Kecap is an Indonesian dish of sweet soy chicken made with kecap manis, the sweet soy sauce. It’s sticky, savory, sweet, and spicy. It’s one of the popular dishes in Indonesia.
Perkedel Kacang Hijau, the Indonesian mung bean fritters, are no-ordinary fritters. With wholesome grains and spices, these tasty fritters will be your next go-to snacks.
Kue Putri Salju, aka Snow White Cookies, are popular celebratory cookies in Indonesia. These scrumptious butter cookies are crumbly and melt in your mouth, just deliciously moreish.
