RECIPE OF THE MONTH: Balinese-style Paella
So here it is! Casa Luna’s signature dish, which was inspired by – you guessed it – a trip to Spain. I devoured paella nearly every day when I visited in 1991, and in Madrid in the midst of probably my tenth version, I had an epiphany, or rather one of those ‘what’s […]
RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Black Rice Risotto with Salmon
1 cup glutinous black rice, soaked overnight 3 tablespoons regular white rice, soaked for 1 hour 600 ml water 4 x 150 g Salmon fillets, skin on Sea Salt 5 tablespoons butter 4 medium leeks, finely sliced 3 tablespoons seeded mustard 2 tablespoons lime juice 4 Kaffer lime leaves 500 ml chicken stock Freshly ground […]
RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Chargrilled Squid
This is one of the many barbecued dishes that are served by the sea at Jimbaran. In what was formally a rustic coastal eating place dotted with simple grass huts, there are now hundreds of bamboo tables and […]
RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Gado Gado
Another Indonesian dish that varies from island to island. In Bali, Gado-Gado or jukut mesantok, as it is known in Bali, consist of spinach, bean sprouts, snack beans, tofu and rice cake. It is served in small warungs or sold by street vendors, who mix the sauce to order using a large mortar and pestle. […]
RECIPE OF THE WEEK | Fried noodles with caramelised cabbage (Mie goreng khol)
This is a super-simple dish that we often eat at home. It’s a snack food for us, but you can jazz it up and serve it topped with Pork belly and Balinese spices or throw in some additional ingredients such as tofu, scallops, roast duck or prawns. Personally, I like it simple, and when I […]
RECIPE OF THE WEEK | Balinese Beef Rendang – Rendang Sapi
In keeping with Hindu dietary restrictions, beef is seldom served in a Balinese household. That doesn’t mean it’s forbidden though! Meat in Bali, is always cooked with a pile of fresh spices that tenderize, preserve, uplift and nurture. It’s also about aiding digestion and a dash of tamarind, a few sprightly gingers and lemongrass will […]
