When peanuts are roasted or fried, as they commonly are, they become that crunchy and “nutty” little treat that most of us are familiar with, but, technically, peanuts are not…
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My Grandmother’s Sambal Goreng Kentang Kering (Indonesian Crispy Fried Potato Dish – Huge Batch!)
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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My Grandmother’s Plakkoek / Wingko (Indonesian Sticky Coconut Cake)
Wingko, wiwingka or wingko babat, is an Indonesian cake or kue made with mostly coconut and a few other ingredients. When sold by street vendors in Indonesia, wingko usually takes…
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My Grandmother’s Atjar Tjampoer / Acar Campur (Indonesian Mixed Vegetable Pickle)
Acar is commonly served as a condiment or side dish to be eaten with a main course of rice and meat or fish, where the sour and refreshing taste of…
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Dutch Speculaas Spices / Speculaaskruiden (Spice Mix for Biscuits and Cakes)
Dutch speculaaskruiden are an aromatic spice mix used for baking several types of Dutch biscuits and cakes, such as speculaas(jes), after which the spice mix is named (or is it…
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Dutch Brown Bean Soup with Sausage / Bruine Bonensoep met Worst
Legumes and legume-based soups such as this bruine bonensoep and snert (green split pea soup, here), are a real Dutch dietary winter staple. Bruine bonensoep, simply meaning brown bean soup,…
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My Grandmother’s Katjang Bawang / Kacang Bawang (Indonesian Fried Garlic Peanuts)
While I am not usually a huge fan of peanuts as a snack, there is something very moreish and comforting about these kacang bawang and it’s not just because they…
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My Grandmother’s Babi Ketjap / Babi Kecap (Indonesian Sweet Soy Braised Pork)
My Dutch-Indonesian oma used to make a huge pot of babi kecap for every important family get-together at her house such as her birthday, or Mothersday. Of course, she’d always…
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My Grandmother’s ‘Indische Macaroni’ / Macaroni Schotel (Baked Macaroni with Condensed Milk and Hot Dogs)
This baked ‘Indische macaroni’ is a favorite in my family both with kids and big kids alike and it’s basically made with pantry ingredients only! Now, using only pantry ingredients…
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Bakwan Jagung Ikan Teri Nasi / Frikadel Djagung met Ikan Teri Nasi (Indonesian Corn Fritters with Salted Anchovies)
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)
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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My Grandmother’s Chicken Hearts (Indonesian Recipe)
Please, don’t be alarmed by the mentioning of chicken hearts in the title! This dish is definitely a favourite in my family and it is one that is very dear…
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