Indonesian Sambals Indonesia is home to hundreds of sambal recipes, each with its own regional twist, but few are as strikingly fresh as sambal ijo. Also known as sambal hijau, sambal ijo Padang, or lado mudo (which actually means young…
Banana leaves aren’t just a tropical aesthetic – they’re one of the most versatile and sustainable tools in the kitchen, used across cultures for cooking, wrapping, and serving food. Banana Leaves aren’t just Pretty If you’ve ever wondered what those…
Pisang goreng or goreng pisang as Singaporeans call them, are fried banana fritters. And they are a huge tea time favourite in many parts of the world, not just Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia. What is Pisang Goreng? Pisang goreng…
Nasi goreng is the perfect comfort food that you can knock up in no time at all. And the best thing? You can flavour it or fill it any which way you like! What is Nasi Goreng? Let’s take a…
Sambal balado is a spicy little number that is used more as a cooking ingredient than a condiment. It is yet another spicy recipe that makes a regular appearance on my dinner table, because hey, it’s great as a condiment!…
Gado-gado is a healthy salad served with peanut sauce that can be eaten as a side, a starter or a main meal. Origin of Gado-Gado Gado-gado is definitely Indonesian in origin. However, exactly where in Indonesia and when, is a…