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My Grandmother’s Sambal Goreng Kentang Kering (Indonesian Crispy Fried Potato Dish – Huge Batch!)

potato, recipes, sidesNovember 30, 2022November 29, 2022 thegluttonlife

Sambal goreng kentang kering is a popular Indonesian side dish or topping made from potato that can be served alongside other Indonesian dishes or simply sprinkled over white rice to…
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Psarokeftedes me Salaxi/ Ψαροκεφτέδες με Σαλάχι (Greek Skate / Ray Fish Fritters)

fish, fish and seafood, mezedes, party food, recipes, snacksMay 25, 2021May 23, 2021 thegluttonlife

These deep-fried skate fritters are deliciously golden and crispy on the outside and soft and mushy on the inside while the simple yoghurt, lemon and mint dip on the side…
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Atherina Tiganiti / Αθερίνα Τηγανητή (Greek Fried Smelt / Whitebait)

appetizers, fish, fish and seafood, mezedes, quick and easy, recipes, snacksDecember 1, 2020July 14, 2023 thegluttonlife

Atherina, or Mediterranean sand smelt are a species of small fish that can be found in the Mediterranean Sea. In Greece, these small fish are usually battered in a light…
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Kalamarakia Tiganita (Extra-Tragana) / Καλαμαράκια Τηγανητά (έξτρα-Τραγανά) (Extra Crunchy Fried Calamari)

appetizers, cuttlefish and squid, fish and seafood, Lent, mains, mezedes, recipes, seafood, snacksMarch 10, 2020July 2, 2021 thegluttonlife

My recipe for fried calamari here guarantees you end up with a batch of kalamarakia that are extra crunchy on the outside (using a mixture of bread flour and coarse…
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Bakwan Jagung Ikan Teri Nasi / Frikadel Djagung met Ikan Teri Nasi (Indonesian Corn Fritters with Salted Anchovies)

fish and seafood, other, party food, recipes, sides, snacksFebruary 25, 2020July 12, 2020 thegluttonlife

Some time ago I posted my grandmother’s recipe for Indonesian corn fritters, known as frikadel djagung, or simply maiskoekjes in The Netherlands and perkedel jagung, or bakwan jagung in Indonesia.…
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My Grandmother’s Perkedel Jagung / Bakwan Jagung / Frikadel Djagung (Indonesian Corn Fritters)

appetizers, party food, recipes, sides, snacks, vegetablesAugust 13, 2019May 31, 2023 thegluttonlife

These Indonesian corn fritters, known as frikadel djagung, or simply maiskoekjes in The Netherlands and perkedel jagung, or bakwan jagung in Indonesia, definitely are another well-loved snack in my family……
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Spicy Fried Chicken Thigh Sandwich with Kimchi Sauce

chicken, mains, meat, meat, recipes, sandwiches, snacksFebruary 19, 2019July 6, 2021 thegluttonlife

I like my fried chicken sandwich a little hot and spicy, but simply adding cayenne pepper to the spice-mix won’t do it for me. Instead, I tried to spice things…
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Salt and Pepper Squid

appetizers, cuttlefish and squid, fish and seafood, mains, recipes, seafood, snacksApril 5, 2018June 23, 2021 thegluttonlife

I love squid in every form, I like my squid stewed, grilled, served whole, or cut up… heck, I even like it raw on sushi! But not everybody is as…
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Bakaliaros Skordalia / Μπακαλιαρός Σκορδαλιά (Fried Salt Cod with Garlic Sauce)

fish, fish and seafood, mains, mezedes, recipes, seafood, snacksMarch 26, 2018June 30, 2021 thegluttonlife

Ahhh dried and salted cod… A bit daunting for some, but loved by many all over the world! Named bacalhau in Portuguese, baccala in Italian, Bakkeljauw in Surinamese/Dutch, morue salée…
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