[What's That] Tempeh - Tempe

I will not ask this question to Indonesians, because Indonesians know about their tempeh very well. Has anybody ever heard about tempeh before? I copied 1 paragraph about tempeh and 3 paragraphs how to produce it from wikipedia.Tempeh, a staple source...
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[Resto Review] Diana's Gourmet Pizzeria (Canada's 2005 and 2006 Pizza Chef of the Year by Canadian Pizza Magazine)

I read about Diana's Gourmet Pizzeria advertisement on internet two months ago. I told to my husband to try it one day. On Sunday evening, he was reading its advertising at Yellow Pages, which is said:� Each crust is made fresh with 100% Extra Virgin...
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Orange Souffl�

Although my blog is named after Indonesia, it doesn't mean that I don't share non-Indonesian recipes sometimes. Anyway, holiday season is coming and it means time for mandarin orange on sale. We bought a pack of mandarin orange. I was thinking...
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Krengsengan Daging - Eastern Javanese Style Sliced Beef in Petis Sauce

This recipe was adapted from Krengsengan Kambing which is translated as Sliced Goat in Petis Sauce. Petis Udang means Shrimp Paste in English. Don't get confused with Patis (Tagalog term for fish sauce).Several Eastern Javanese recipes call for...
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Mocha Chocolate Coffee

Canada is getting colder. We need drinks warm us up. I think a non-alcoholic hot/warm beverage, such as coffee and sprinkle with a liltle bit spice e such as cinnamon over the top, it's perfect enough.Coffee is always be one of my favourite beverages....
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Kering Daging Sapi - Caramelized Ground Beef with Chiles

On saturday evening, my husband made a roast beef for our supper and we still had roast beef leftover. I created that roast beef into different style food. By mincing the roast beef with hand blender, then cooked that minced beef for Javanese style...
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[What's That] Candlenuts - Kemiri - Noix de Bougie

Finally I made two photos of candlenuts as I promised a week ago or couple days ago.Several Indonesian recipes are called for candlenuts (Aleurites molucanna) as one of ithe ingredients. It is used to be added to give the flavor as well as a thickener,...
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Javanese Roasted Salmon - Salmon Panggang Bumbu Kecap

I got this recipe from a cookbook "Salmon" by Diane Morgan. She was inspired by entr�e that she has had many times at the restaurant Saucebox, in Portland, Oregon.She uses light soy sauce and golden brown sugar, both those ingredients mixed together...
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Fried 5 Spice Chicken Wonton - Pangsit Ayam Ngo Hiang Goreng

This dish isn't native to Indonesian culinary, but wonton is one of popular appetizers in Indonesia and it's influenced by Chinese culinary. If you go to Indonesia, it's so easy to find wonton soup or fried wonton.Here, I made a different style of fried...
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Ayam Bacem Panggang - Javanese Style Grilled Sweet Chicken

The Javanese are an ethnic group native to the Indonesian island of Java. They were traditionally concentrated in the provinces of East Java, Central Java and Yogyakarta, but due to migration within Indonesia (as part of government transmigration programs...
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10 minutes Vegan Chocolate Mousse

You know how to make mousse, but have you ever made it from tofu. Before trying it, don't jump into conclusion. Just try it, then judge it.What do you need to make this 10 minutes vegan chocolate mousse? Just semi-sweet chocolate chips and almond...
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Tuna Bumbu Kemiri - Tuna in Candlenuts Sauce

I don't know where this recipe is native to (I meant which part of Indonesia), but as I remember several Javanese culinary use candlenuts as ingredient. In this recipe, green chili is supposed to be added, since I didn't have green chili in my fridge,...
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Jagung Bakar - Indonesian Style Grilled Corn

Why I said Indonesian style, because we grill the corn and brush with "saus sambal". Saus sambal means chili sauce, there are several popular brands for Indonesian saus sambal, such ABC and Indofood. Since I'm in Canada I only find those two brands...
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Gulai Kakap Merah - Sumatra Style Red Snapper Curry

I was craving for this gulai, since I saw my friend post on multiply. He posted the restaurant reviews, Rumah Makan Padang (translated as Padang Style Restaurant) and Rumah Makan Khas Aceh (translated as Aceh Style Restaurant). To make a good Sumatra...
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Balado Ikan Tenggiri - Mackerel in Tangy Chili Sauce

Another recipe from West Sumatra culinary. It's called balado ikan tenggiri and it can be translated as mackerel in tangy chili sauce. Since I can't find a kind of tenggiri/ king mackerel (another name of king fish) like in Indonesia for purchase here,...
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Kerang Hijau Saus Padang - Mussels in Hot and Spicy Sauce

Fish and shellfish are always be my favourite. I grew up in a city near the sea, back to my childhood, we always had fish or shellfish for our daily food. It made me a bit difficult to survive when I had to move to another city which is not closed...
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Tandoori Cod with Lime Yoghurt Butter Sauce

This recipe is modified from "Tandoori Salmon with Lime and Coconut Butter Sauce" of Trish Magwood on Party Dish, Foodnetwork Canada. I subtituted coconut milk and 35% cream with yoghurt. Category:Barbecue & GrillingStyle:IndianIngredients: 2...
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Turmeric Fried Rice

I brought few cookbooks from Indonesia, some of them have other asian recipes. I was so tempting to try one of the recipes. Of course, the recipe is in bahasa Indonesia. Here, I translated it for you. To read this recipe in bahasa Indonesia, please...
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Arroz de Marisco - Portuguese Style Seafood Rice

Another recipe of soups and stews. After Indonesian style, it�s time for Portuguese style. I got the recipe from Devi who lives in Portugal. Thanks Devi for the recipe and the instant seafood seasoning too. It's translated as Seafood Rice in English.Category:Soups...
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Sup Buntut Rempah - Indonesian Oxtail Spiced Soup

Sup Buntut is one of popular soups in Indonesia. I used to make it with Indonesia instant seasoning "Munik".The original recipe uses beef oxtail, carrots, chinese celery leaves, potato, shallots, garlics, ground nutmeg, cloves, white/black pepper, salt,...
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Japanese Mixed Curry

I grew up with japanese cartoon. One of my favourite was "Born To Cook". It was about a young guy who really wanted to be a chef. He had a cooking battle like Iron Chef. As I remember he cooked Japanese Style Curry, which is looked good. Back then,...
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Seafood Soup

I love seafood and this soup is perfect for cold days. Category: Soups & Stews Ingredients:200 g squid, cleaned, and cut as desired.200 g shrimp, peel and devein shrimp, don't remove the tail and reserve the shell to make broth5 crabsticks,...
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Portuguese Custard Tarts

This is a reduced-sugar version of Portuguese Custard Tarts, and just as delicious. I didn't follow the UKTV food recipe as directed. Category: BakingStyle: PortuguseServings: 10 tarts Ingredients: For the pastry 1 package frozen puff pastry,...
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Checkerboard Cookies

Thanks to Dyann for the video. I wanted to turn out well, but stil I could not make as good as Dyann did. When I measured and cut, I had the doughs leftover, so I decided to make Marble Cookies.Category:BakingIngredients:Vanilla Shortbread12 tablespoons...
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Martabak Tuna - Indonesian Style Deep Fried Tuna Wrap

Martabak is one of Indonesian appetizers, which was influenced by Indian culinary. It's used to fill with beef, but my mom used to fill with tuna instead. Serve the martabak with dipping sauce. Some people in Indonesia like to eat it with cuko (spicy...
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Sate Pentul - Indonesian Style Meatballs Satay

Satay is one of famous dish in Indonesia. The famous satay of Indonesia is Sate Ayam Madura. It's translated as Madura Style Chicken Satay. It's served with peanut sauce and sprinkle with shallot slices over the sauce. Here, I made another Indonesia...
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Andaliman - A Batak Peppercorn of Indonesia

As I previously stated on my first post, andaliman (Zanthoxylum acanthopodium DC) is native to North Sumatra. The plant grows wild in Tapanuli, North Sumatra. This andaliman also has a natural antioxidant source. It's part of the Rutacea family and...
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