THE RECIPE NOTEBOOK

Indonesian recipes

Discover 21 Indonesian recipes with ingredients and step-by-step directions.

Indonesian / beginner

Simple Nasi Goreng

Indonesian-style fried rice with sweet soy sauce, shallots and chili, topped with a crisp fried egg.

Indonesian / intermediate

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.

Indonesian / beginner

Telur Balado (Crispy Fried Eggs In Chili Sambal)

Hard-boiled eggs deep-fried until blistered, then coated in a bright, sweet, and fiery tomato-red chili sauce.

Indonesian / intermediate

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.

Indonesian / intermediate

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.

Indonesian / beginner

Tempe Orek (Sweet Soy Glazed Crispy Tempeh)

Crispy golden cubes of tempeh coated in a sticky, sweet, and savory caramel glaze infused with shallots, galangal, and bay leaf.

Indonesian / beginner

Soto Ayam Ambengan (Javanese Turmeric Chicken Noodle Broth)

A comforting East Javanese golden turmeric chicken soup served over glass noodles and topped with crisp herbs.

Indonesian / intermediate

Sambal Goreng Udang (Spiced Coconut Shrimp Stir-Fry)

Juicy prawns cooked rapidly in a fragrant fragrant galangal, chili, and coconut cream paste.

Indonesian / beginner

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.

Indonesian / beginner

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.

Indonesian / intermediate

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.

Indonesian / intermediate

Rendang Jamur (Caramelized Coconut Mushroom Rendang)

A hearty plant-based variation of Minangkabau rendang, featuring thick king oyster mushrooms slow-cooked in rich spiced coconut reduction.

Indonesian / beginner

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.

Indonesian / intermediate

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.

Indonesian / beginner

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.

Indonesian / intermediate

Ikan Bakar Jimbaran (Balinese Sweet-Spicy Glazed Fish)

Balinese coastal grilled fish fillets coated in a caramelized garlic-tamarind sweet soy glaze.

Indonesian / beginner

Sayur Lodeh (Sundanese Coconut Vegetable Stew)

A comforting, mildly spiced West Javanese coconut stew loaded with fresh vegetables, tofu, and aromatic herbs.

Indonesian / intermediate

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.