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Springtime Flavors of Indonesia: Refreshing Recipes for the Season
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items Dive into the refreshing tastes of spring with 'Springtime Flavors of Indonesia.' Discover vibrant recipes that celebrate the season's bounty, from crisp salads to invigorating drinks. Let your taste buds bloom!
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Springtime Mains
Springtime Bites
Springtime Sips
Springtime Mains
Discover the taste of spring with 'Springtime Mains,' where main courses vary from light and fresh to rich and satisfying.
"Gado-gado” means “Mix”, which is appropriate for this versatile dish that can be made with any mix of vegetables.
This traditional Indonesian salad is probably the only recipe where you can put the words “blanched vegetables” and “tasty” in the same sentence and really mean it. That Gado-gado peanut sauce is a miracle worker!
This traditional Indonesian salad is probably the only recipe where you can put the words “blanched vegetables” and “tasty” in the same sentence and really mean it. That Gado-gado peanut sauce is a miracle worker!
Gado Gado (Indonesian salad with peanut sauce)
Soto means soup and Ayam means chicken. Soto Ayam is a classic chicken soup from Indonesia. It's traditionally served with vermicelli noodles (or Bihun/Bee Hoon), shredded chicken, and eggs.
Soto Ayam is loaded with juicy chicken and aromatic spices. It's delicious! It is one of my favorite childhood comfort foods. It's so healthy and filling, yet I could eat Soto Ayam every day and would never get tired of it.
This classic Indonesian chicken soup is packed with complex flavors but it's actually very easy to make.
Soto Ayam is loaded with juicy chicken and aromatic spices. It's delicious! It is one of my favorite childhood comfort foods. It's so healthy and filling, yet I could eat Soto Ayam every day and would never get tired of it.
This classic Indonesian chicken soup is packed with complex flavors but it's actually very easy to make.
Soto Ayam Recipe (Indonesian Chicken Soup with Vermicelli)
Indonesian Ayam Serundeng might well be one of their most strangely addictive exports. Fragrant fried chicken is dusted (or buried) in some of the most moreish crispy, crunchy deep fried coconut ever – I find it very hard to stop. You will too… learn...
Ayam Serundeng (Chicken with Crispy Coconut)
Spring is a time of renewal, and people often crave lighter, fresher foods after a heavy winter. Sayur asem's tangy, slightly sour broth is incredibly refreshing and provides a welcome contrast to rich, heavy meals. It’s sour, sweet, and lightly spic...
Sayur Asem (Indonesian Vegetable Tamarind Soup)
Pepes refers to the cooking method where the main ingredients are mixed with spices and then wrapped into a small parcel using banana leaves. The fragrance of the banana leaves will seep into the main ingredients, making the dish very aromatic.
Pepes Ikan Kembung (Steamed & Grilled Mackerel in Banana Leaves)
Urap sayur is a popular Indonesian side dish/salad combining blanched vegetables with a spiced coconut topping.
This Indonesian vegetable side/salad is maybe less well known elsewhere, but it's even easier to make and packed with flavor. It's relatively light, but the coconut topping adds so much depth to it with a mix of spicy, sweet and sour.
This Indonesian vegetable side/salad is maybe less well known elsewhere, but it's even easier to make and packed with flavor. It's relatively light, but the coconut topping adds so much depth to it with a mix of spicy, sweet and sour.
Urap sayur (Indonesian vegetables with coconut topping)
Bubur Manado Tinutuan (Manadonese porridge) is popular breakfast food in Indonesia. Loaded with tubers, vegetables and served with delicious Indonesian toppings. Gluten-free, vegan-friendly, dairy free.
Porridge/congee is popular breakfast food across Asia. Heck, it’s not only breakfast, supper too! Bubur Manado Tinutuan (Manadonese porridge) is absolutely one of my favorite porridges I would like to share with you guys today.
Porridge/congee is popular breakfast food across Asia. Heck, it’s not only breakfast, supper too! Bubur Manado Tinutuan (Manadonese porridge) is absolutely one of my favorite porridges I would like to share with you guys today.
Bubur Manado Tinutuan (Manadonese porridge)
While many people associate spring with light salads and such, Bubur Ayam offers a warm comforting contrast, that is not heavy.
Spring is a transitional season, and bubur ayam offers a gentle way to ease into warmer weather. It's warm and comforting without being heavy or overly rich. After winter's heavier fare, the light, savory broth and tender chicken provide a soothing a...
Spring is a transitional season, and bubur ayam offers a gentle way to ease into warmer weather. It's warm and comforting without being heavy or overly rich. After winter's heavier fare, the light, savory broth and tender chicken provide a soothing a...
Bubur Ayam (Chicken Congee)
Spring is the perfect time to enjoy outdoor dining, and ikan bakar Jimbaran is traditionally associated with beachfront dining in Bali.
Recreating that experience, even in a backyard or patio, can be a delightful way to celebrate the season. It is a good time to start grilling again after winter months.
Recreating that experience, even in a backyard or patio, can be a delightful way to celebrate the season. It is a good time to start grilling again after winter months.
Ikan Bakar Jimbaran (Balinese-style grilled fish)
This Indonesian chicken recipe is so easy to prepare and tastes amazing!
It’s really just a light, chicken salad that’s packed with the delicious flavours of a raw sambal. If you can’t be bothered to cook one evening and want a healthy dinner, purchase a cooked rotisserie chicken and peel off all the meat to use in this r...
It’s really just a light, chicken salad that’s packed with the delicious flavours of a raw sambal. If you can’t be bothered to cook one evening and want a healthy dinner, purchase a cooked rotisserie chicken and peel off all the meat to use in this r...
Indonesian Chicken with Sambal Matah
Springtime Bites
Discover delicious Indonesian bites, both savory and sweet, to brighten your day
Lumpia is a type of spring rolls found in many destinations in Indonesia. This special recipe for lumpia dish comes from the city of Semarang, located in Central Java.
The city of Semarang is known for this lumpia, brought by Chinese immigrants who then resided in that area of Indonesia. Over the years, the lumpia was adapted and modified to local taste. These spring rolls are filled with bamboo shoots and shrimp, ...
The city of Semarang is known for this lumpia, brought by Chinese immigrants who then resided in that area of Indonesia. Over the years, the lumpia was adapted and modified to local taste. These spring rolls are filled with bamboo shoots and shrimp, ...
Lumpia Semarang
Asinan refers to fruits or vegetables brined in a solution of vinegar, sugar and salt. The word asinan itself comes from the word asin, meaning ‘salty’. It’s a pickling process done by locals in Indonesia to preserve vegetables and fruits.
If you go to Bogor, a rainy city close to Jakarta, chances are, you’ll spot asinan along the way. A visit to the city would not be complete without trying the local asinan, which comes in two varieties: asinan sayur, or “vegetable asinan”, and asinan...
If you go to Bogor, a rainy city close to Jakarta, chances are, you’ll spot asinan along the way. A visit to the city would not be complete without trying the local asinan, which comes in two varieties: asinan sayur, or “vegetable asinan”, and asinan...
Asinan Buah (Fruit Pickle Brine from Bogor)
Imagine a spring roll, but it's traded the deep fryer for a refreshing dip in a garden. That's Lumpia Basah. This Indonesian treasure is a whisper of flavor, a light dance of crisp bean sprouts and sweet jicama, all wrapped in a delicate crepe-like e...
Lumpia Basah (Indonesian Spring Rolls)
Tahu Gejrot is a delightful vegan-friendly street food dish made with puffed tofu in sweet chili sauce. It won't keep you tied up in the kitchen for hours and it is not only delicious but also keeps your wallet happy at just $2.50 per serving.
If you are a tofu lover, you will love this tofu recipes! Try this easy tofu steak, this versatile shredded tofu recipe, or these delicious and simple tofu meatballs.
If you are a tofu lover, you will love this tofu recipes! Try this easy tofu steak, this versatile shredded tofu recipe, or these delicious and simple tofu meatballs.
Tahu Gejrot (Sweet Chili Tofu)
Indonesian Rice Flour Pancake or Serabi Solo is a traditional dessert that passes down from generation to generation in Indonesia, particularly in Java island. Savoury taste meets with sweet flavour from each topping making it perfect as a dessert or...
Serabi Solo (Indonesian Rice Flour Pancake)
Klepon is a sweet rice cake treat you’ll want to whip up again and again. Bite into hot, bursting gula melaka, surrounded by chewy pandan and soft coconut, in this awesome Indonesian snack.
This is for lovers of chewy rice cakes – if you’ve tried Japanese mochi or Korean tteok – you’re going to love making these sweet delights at home!
This is for lovers of chewy rice cakes – if you’ve tried Japanese mochi or Korean tteok – you’re going to love making these sweet delights at home!
Klepon (Indonesian Sweet Rice Cakes)
Otak otak or sometimes called otah otah or grilled fish cake in banana leaves has this amazing flavor of homemade fish paste grilled in banana leaves and served with tamarind peanut sauce. It is just out of this world.
This otak otak is my favorite snacks from childhood that I want to share with you guys.
This otak otak is my favorite snacks from childhood that I want to share with you guys.
Otak Otak Medan (Grilled fish cake in banana leaves)
This crunchy Bakwan Sayur is one savory you would want for your afternoon snack. Though they are deep-fried, having loads of vegetables in them will make you feel less guilty about enjoying them.
Bakwan Sayur means vegetable fritters. It is one of the most popular snacks in Indonesian cuisine. It is made with different vegetables mixed in a spiced batter and deep-fried.
The crunchiness on the outside pairs well with the softness and fluffiness on the inside, making you want to savor them more and more.
Bakwan Sayur means vegetable fritters. It is one of the most popular snacks in Indonesian cuisine. It is made with different vegetables mixed in a spiced batter and deep-fried.
The crunchiness on the outside pairs well with the softness and fluffiness on the inside, making you want to savor them more and more.
Bakwan Sayur (Veggie Fritters)
Let's make Indonesian rujak buah! This colorful salad is gluten-free and can feed a crowd.
What is it? It is basically a fruit salad. Picture a bowl of colorful slices of fruits and vegetables, dressed with sweet, spicy, and tangy palm sugar sauce, topped with ground peanuts, and you can understand why rujak is so beloved and always a popu...
What is it? It is basically a fruit salad. Picture a bowl of colorful slices of fruits and vegetables, dressed with sweet, spicy, and tangy palm sugar sauce, topped with ground peanuts, and you can understand why rujak is so beloved and always a popu...
Rujak Buah (Fruit Salad with Spicy Palm Sugar Sauce)
Martabak manis is a popular street food, and evening snack in Indonesia. The dish is similar to pancakes (though the process to make them is slightly different). These thick Indonesian pancakes sandwich a sweet filling. (There are savory versions of ...
Let's learn how to make these delicious sweet pancakes filled with chocolate sprinkles at home!
Let's learn how to make these delicious sweet pancakes filled with chocolate sprinkles at home!
Martabak Manis (Indonesian Sweet Pancakes)
Springtime Sips
Enjoy a variety of Indonesian beverages that reflect the freshness of the season.
Es cendol, sometimes also referred to as chendol or Es Dawet, is a traditional Indonesian dessert that is popular in many Southeast Asian countries, including Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand.
This sweet and refreshing treat is perfect for hot and humid days and is enjoyed by people of all ages.
This sweet and refreshing treat is perfect for hot and humid days and is enjoyed by people of all ages.
Es Cendol or Es Dawet
Creamy avocado is blended with mocha flavor or without, and served with drizzles of chocolate syrup and chocolate sprinkles is popular Indonesian dessert beverage.
If you are going to try this avocado shake for the first time as a treat, I say go for the real thing 😉
If you are going to try this avocado shake for the first time as a treat, I say go for the real thing 😉
Jus Alpukat (Indonesian Creamy Avocado Shake)
Es Teler is like an Indonesian icy fruit cocktail dessert. The literal meaning is drunken ice, but with zero amount of alcohol in it. The word “teler” or drunken, came from a customer who commented that the ice drink made them drunk as it is too deli...
It is prepared with avocado, coconut jackfruit and other fruits and mixed in a sweetened coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk.
It is prepared with avocado, coconut jackfruit and other fruits and mixed in a sweetened coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk.
Es Teler (Indonesian fruit cocktail)
Es campur, mix fruits with special added of black jelly (cincau-grass jelly) floats in the tempting aroma-milky syrupy, the personal selections as preferences of mix fruits are just cool sections to make. My enjoyable of es campur offers an interesti...
Es Campur (Indonesian sweet dessert)
If you’ve never had kopi jahe, it’s a bold coffee drink that is flavored with fragrant spices like cinnamon, ginger, lemongrass and blended with creamy coconut milk. It’s divine. It’s a very popular drink in Indonesia and all over southeast Asia too.
You can serve kopi jahe as a hot drink, or iced like in this recipe. You can even get crazy with it and top it with a small scoop of coconut milk ice cream, like a spicy, gingery affogatto.
Personally, I like it simply poured in a chilled glass, topped with ice and maybe a little dusting of cinnamon on top for extra spice!
You can serve kopi jahe as a hot drink, or iced like in this recipe. You can even get crazy with it and top it with a small scoop of coconut milk ice cream, like a spicy, gingery affogatto.
Personally, I like it simply poured in a chilled glass, topped with ice and maybe a little dusting of cinnamon on top for extra spice!
Iced Kopi Jahe (Indonesian Spiced Coffee)
Wedang ronde is an Indonesian adaptation of tangyuan, a Chinese glutinous rice ball served in a hot broth or syrup. Wedang itself is the Javanese word for beverage, and ronde is a Dutch word for round.
The round ball is made of glutinous rice flour, filled with crushed peanuts and sugar. The technique in making the ball is pretty much similar to making klepon.
The sticky balls are served in a sweet ginger soup, prepared using fresh ginger, palm sugar and pandan leaves.
Because of its ability to make the body feel warm, ginger drinks are usually consumed when the weather is cold. As winter does not exist in Indonesia, wedang ronde or other ginger based drinks are popular at night or during the transition season.
The round ball is made of glutinous rice flour, filled with crushed peanuts and sugar. The technique in making the ball is pretty much similar to making klepon.
The sticky balls are served in a sweet ginger soup, prepared using fresh ginger, palm sugar and pandan leaves.
Because of its ability to make the body feel warm, ginger drinks are usually consumed when the weather is cold. As winter does not exist in Indonesia, wedang ronde or other ginger based drinks are popular at night or during the transition season.
Wedang Ronde (Dessert Glutinous Rice Balls in Sweet Ginger Soup)
Es Doger is a traditional Indonesian dessert made with coconut milk, palm sugar, and various colorful ingredients. It is a refreshing and sweet treat perfect for hot summer and warm spring days.
The dessert is typically served with crushed ice and topped with various ingredients, such as jackfruit, avocado, coconut meat, and sweetened condensed milk. The combination of flavors and textures in Es Doger creates a delightful and indulgent desse...
The dessert is typically served with crushed ice and topped with various ingredients, such as jackfruit, avocado, coconut meat, and sweetened condensed milk. The combination of flavors and textures in Es Doger creates a delightful and indulgent desse...
Es Doger
"Es kelapa gula jawa" is a popular Indonesian drink that combines the refreshing qualities of young coconut with the rich, caramel-like sweetness of "gula jawa" (Javanese palm sugar).
Young coconut water is full of electrolytes, and palm sugar is a less refined sugar. This makes for a treat that is both delicious and less unhealthy than many other sweet drinks.
Young coconut water is full of electrolytes, and palm sugar is a less refined sugar. This makes for a treat that is both delicious and less unhealthy than many other sweet drinks.
Es Kelapa Gula Jawa (young coconut ice)
There is a dessert we have called Kembang Tahu or yuba, meaning the flower of the tofu. This tofu is more silky and soft so you have to spoon it.
This type is usually eaten directly, so no frying. Back to the kembang tahu, the seller will tilt two big pans. One with the yuba the other with the ginger brown sugar syrup.
This type is usually eaten directly, so no frying. Back to the kembang tahu, the seller will tilt two big pans. One with the yuba the other with the ginger brown sugar syrup.
Kembang Tahu (the flower of the tofu)
Es Selendang Mayang is a traditional dessert from Betawi that has a sweet-savory taste from the palm sugar and coconut milk. This dessert is made of Hunkwe flour (mung bean flour), and red and green-colored sago flour. This dessert looks like a layer...
Es Selendang Mayang (the Traditional Dessert from Betawi)