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12 Indonesian Recipes to Try at Home
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Recipe 1 · Indonesian
Asam Padeh Ikan (Minangkabau Tangy Spicy Fish Stew)
A refreshing Sumatran red fish stew simmered without oil or coconut milk, relying on tamarind, galangal, and chilies for a clean, sour-spicy kick.
35 min · intermediate
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Recipe 2 · Indonesian
Ayam Goreng Kalasan (Indonesian Coconut-Braised Fried Chicken)
A Central Javanese specialty where chicken is simmered in coconut water and sweet aromatics before being fried until golden and caramelized.
50 min · intermediate
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Recipe 3 · Indonesian
Ayam Pelalah (Balinese Shredded Lemongrass Chicken)
Poached chicken breast shredded and sautéed with aromatic lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, shallots, and fresh lime juice for a bright Balinese staple.
45 min · intermediate
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Recipe 4 · Indonesian
Ayam Rica-Rica (North Sulawesi Spicy Lemongrass Chicken)
A vibrant, fiery North Sulawesi chicken dish cooked in a coarsely ground red chili paste infused with fragrant lemongrass and fresh Thai basil.
40 min · intermediate
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Recipe 5 · Indonesian
Ayam Tangkap Aceh (Acehnese Herb-Crisped Garlic Chicken)
Crispy marinated chicken pieces deep-fried alongside an abundance of curry and pandan leaves, delivering an aromatic herbal crunch.
35 min · intermediate
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Recipe 6 · Indonesian
Ayam Woku Manado (Spicy Lemongrass And Basil Braised Chicken)
A fragrant, spicy chicken braise from North Sulawesi featuring vibrant turmeric, bruised lemongrass, and fresh Thai basil leaves.
40 min · intermediate
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Recipe 7 · Indonesian
Gado-Gado Jakarta (Warm Salad With Tangy Peanut Dressing)
A comforting salad of blanched vegetables, crispy pan-fried tofu, and hard-boiled eggs tossed in a rich, warm garlic-peanut dressing.
35 min · beginner
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Recipe 8 · Indonesian
Ikan Bakar Jimbaran (Balinese Sweet-Spicy Glazed Fish)
Balinese coastal grilled fish fillets coated in a caramelized garlic-tamarind sweet soy glaze.
27 min · intermediate
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Recipe 9 · Indonesian
Mie Goreng Jawa (Javanese Sweet Soy Noodles)
A classic Javanese street-food noodle dish featuring stir-fried egg noodles coated in rich sweet soy sauce, tossed with tender chicken, eggs, and crisp cabbage.
30 min · beginner
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Recipe 10 · Indonesian
Nasi Liwet Sunda (Sundanese Spiced Salted Fish And Coconut Rice)
A fragrant Sundanese one-pot rice meal simmered in light coconut broth with lemongrass, lime leaves, and crispy fried salted anchovies.
35 min · beginner
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Recipe 11 · Indonesian
Oseng-Oseng Daging Cabe Hijau (Savory Green Chili Beef Stir-Fry)
Tender beef strips rapidly stir-fried with mild large green chilies and galangal in a savory-sweet soy sauce glaze.
30 min · beginner
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Recipe 12 · Indonesian
Pepes Ikan Kemangi (Herb-Steamed Spiced Fish Foil Packets)
Flaky white fish marinated in a vibrant turmeric-tamarind paste, wrapped with fresh basil leaves, and gently cooked inside foil packets for maximum succulence.
45 min · intermediate
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