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25 Jan RECIPE OF THE WEEK | Javanese tofu and scallop curry (Opor tahu dan scallops)

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Opor, a dish from central Java, is usually described as a white curry. However this description does not do justice to dishes’ dreamy and alluring flavours of galangal, ginger and lemongrass combined with mild green chillies. For me, opor is the quintessential Javanese dish: subtle,...

24 Oct RECIPE OF THE WEEK | Balinese Beef Rendang – Rendang Sapi

Posted at 05:22h in Food, Recipes, Written Articles by janet 0 Comments

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...