Beef Rendang and 7 Other Restaurant-Worthy Recipes to Transport You to Indonesia
These essential dishes—including chicken sate, nasi goreng, and gado gado—reflect the diverse cuisine of Indonesia.
These essential dishes—including chicken sate, nasi goreng, and gado gado—reflect the diverse cuisine of Indonesia.
Beef rendang is an iconic Indonesian dish of beef slow cooked in coconut milk with turmeric, coriander, and other Southeast Asian aromatics until meltingly tender.
Soto ayam Madura is an Indonesian chicken noodle soup fragrant with turmeric, coriander, lemongrass, and makrut lime leaves.
Mie goreng is one of Indonesia’s most popular noodle dishes and gets its sweet, savory flavor from kecap manis, a thick soy sauce with caramel notes. Tossed with vegetables and served with crunchy shrimp crackers, it’s an easy, satisfying meal that takes just 15 minutes to make.
Smoky, juicy, and savory chicken satay is one of Indonesia’s most beloved dishes—and with a set of skewers and a grill, it’s actually quite easy to make at home. With a few techniques I’ve picked up from my family, you may even be able to make satay that’s as good as my mother’s.
Served with a savory peanut sauce and loaded with fresh vegetables, boiled eggs, and fried tofu or tempeh, gado gado is an iconic Indonesia dish that’s fit for both dinner parties and easy weeknight meals.
With a rich nuttiness and bold flavor from shallots, garlic, red chiles, palm sugar, and tamarind paste, peanut sauce is a delicious staple in Indonesia and other parts of Southeast Asia. Here’s how to make it at home.
This white spice paste is the cornerstone of many Indonesian meals and is the base of many other essential flavorings within the cuisine. Plus: Having a jar in my fridge means I can whip up my favorite meals at a moment’s notice.