🍽️ Cuisine
Indonesian cuisine spans 17,000 islands—from Padang's spicy rendang to Java's sweet dishes, united by rice and sambal.
Nasi Goreng
Fried Rice
Indonesia's national dish—sweet soy fried rice with egg and crackers.
Ingredients: 480ml cold cooked rice, 30ml kecap manis (sweet soy), 2 eggs, 3 shallots, 2 cloves garlic, Chili, shrimp paste, Krupuk crackers.
Preparation: Pound shallots, garlic, chili, shrimp paste. Fry paste until fragrant. Add rice, stir-fry on high heat. Then add kecap manis. Push aside, fry egg. Last, top with krupuk.
💡 Day-old rice is essential—fresh rice becomes mushy.
Satay
Grilled Skewers
Marinated meat skewers with peanut sauce—street food perfection.
Ingredients: 300g chicken or beef, cubed, Kecap manis, coriander, turmeric, garlic, For sauce: peanuts, kecap manis, chili, tamarind, Lontong (rice cakes).
Preparation: Marinate meat 2 hours minimum. Thread onto bamboo skewers. Grill over charcoal, turning often. Then make peanut sauce. Serve with sauce and lontong.
💡 Soak bamboo skewers in water to prevent burning.
Rendang
Dry Spiced Beef
Beef slow-cooked in coconut and spices until dry—voted world's most delicious dish.
Ingredients: 500g beef, cubed, 480ml coconut milk, Rendang paste (galangal, lemongrass, turmeric, chilies), Kaffir lime leaves, Toasted coconut.
Preparation: Fry paste until very fragrant. Add beef, coat well. Add coconut milk, lime leaves. Then simmer, stirring occasionally. Cook until completely dry (3-4 hours). Last, meat should be dark and coated.
💡 Don't stop cooking when sauce is gone—true rendang is dry.
