Nutmeg Fish soup 2 tbs oil 4 lemongrass 5 lime leaves 9 red shallots, sliced lengthwise 7 garlic cloves, sliced lengthwise, finely 1-2 mild red…
Ulang-Ulang Gado-gado with local almonds 200gms tuna or makerrel 1 tbs oil (sunflower, safflower ) ¼ tsp terasi /shrimp paste (optl) 9 red shallots,…
Happy Straya Day! I’m thrilled to be one among many Australians with a passion for Indonesia and its people. It’s been my home for more…
This is a totally unorthodox but delicious and interesting way of serving black rice. In Bali, black rice is normally eaten as a sweet snack…
This is an elegant dish that celebrates the flavours of fresh fish, tomato and lemongrass – and torch ginger if it is available. A favourite…
Jackfruit curry is commonly served at ceremonies because it lasts a few days, but unlike some other ceremonial dishes, this is also everyday fare. Slow-simmered…
Garlic and kencur paste (Suna-cekoh) Suna-cekoh consists of four main ingredients – garlic and kencur are the primary components, combined with turmeric and candlenuts….
Base genep is a multi-layered spice paste that appears in many Balinese dishes, from elaborate ceremonial foods to everyday fare. It…
Coconut Red Rice (Nasi Merah Mesanten) This is based on a Sri Lankan milk rice that I tasted in Galle a few years ago. It…