Terong Mapui( CHARRED EGGPLANT IN SPICY SAUCE)
Smoky roasted eggplant tossed in a rich, sweet-spicy sambal made with chilies, tamarind, and a hint of palm sugar.
Main Meal
PASTEL TUTUP…INDONESIA”S COMFORTING COVERED PASTEL.
Pastel Tutup 🤍
From Pune to Jakarta — this dish stole my heart.
Creamy chicken, vegetables, rice vermicelli and egg, gently seasoned and topped with buttery mashed potatoes… baked until golden and comforting.
Think shepherd’s pie — but with Indonesian pastel flavours inside
AYAM KALASAN..{SWEET JAVANESE FRIED CHICKEN}
A fragrant, slightly sweet comforting simple fried chicken.
Turkish-Style Chicken Pasta (Inspired by Anna Paul’s Viral Dish)
A quick and flavourful take on the trending Turkish pasta, with a chicken variation and some handy substitutions. The trending viral dish on the internet, Turkish pasta by Anna Paul, is quite popular right now, and so many variations of it have followed. Keen to see what the hype is all about, I decided to make an impromptu chicken variation as compared to the beef one. I substituted cherry tomatoes with a normal cut tomato, and feta cheese with some paneer. Not the same, but as I said, this was hastily put together. Ingredients For the Pasta For the Yogurt Sauce For the Chicken For the Chilli Butter For Topping Method Enjoy this delicious, creamy, and spicy pasta while it is warm.
SOULFOOD FROM MY HOME TO YOURS
Experience the ultimate comfort with Fote Bhugi Khichdi, a fragrant cardamom-spiced Sindhi staple paired with a unique Malaysian-Bengali fusion potato sabji. This soul food meal, complete with traditional Sindhi-style fried fish, brings a taste of home-cooked heritage to your Sunday table.
AYAM NANKING/CHICKEN NANKING
Ayam Nanking is a classic Indo-Chinese fusion dish featuring a savory blend of minced chicken and prawns fried to a perfect crisp. Traditionally prepared on a banana leaf and served with a tangy Worcestershire-based sauce, it’s a nostalgic nod to old-school Cantonese flavors.
BUBUR KACANG IJO
Bubur Kacang Ijo is a comforting Indonesian green moong bean porridge, closely related to the Indian Payasam. Flavored with ginger and pandan, this sweet, mushy dessert is served warm with a drizzle of salted coconut milk to perfectly balance the rich jaggery sweetness.
Sup Oyong Bakso Ayam / Turaiya-Ridgegourd Chicken Noodle Soup
Sup Oyong Bakso Ayam is a comforting, silken Indonesian soup featuring ridgegourd and tender homemade chicken dumplings. Perfect for rainy nights, this “meal in a bowl” combines glass noodles, fresh sprouts, and a fragrant garlic-shallot broth for a light yet satisfying dish.
MACKEREL IN SPICY CHILLI SAUCE WITH STINK BEANS / IKAN KEMBUNG SAMBAL PETE
Explore the unique, buttery flavor of Petai (stink beans) with this traditional Indonesian Ikan Kembung Sambal. Crispy fried mackerel is smothered in a spicy, tangy, and slightly sweet chili sauce for a vibrant and healthy meal.
Nasi Hainan aka Chicken rice
Master the legendary Singaporean Hainanese Chicken Rice at home with this streamlined, skinless modification. This complete guide features tender brined chicken, seasoned jasmine rice, and the essential trio of garlic oil, spring onion ginger oil, and spicy chili sauce.