Indonesian Main Dish Recipes

"When I lived in Holland several years ago, I often indulged in this spicy rice dish. This recipe, from an old newspaper cutting, is the most authentic I have found, and closely matches the wonderful taste sensation I experienced in Holland. More unusual ingredients, such as shrimp paste (also known variously as belacan, balachan, blachan and trassi)..."

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Ingredients: dark soy sauce, chili bean sauce...

"This was a favorite in the hostel that I lived in and we were lucky enough to have the real stuff in Indonesia. You can just buy the 20cent ramen packets and not use the flavorings. That works just fine, and I recommend the eggs more than the tofu... but whatever floats your boat."

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Ingredients: eggs, firm tofu...

"This distinctive and tasty authentic curry relies heavily on the special blend of spices, known as Cape Malay curry powder. Cape Malay curries are famous for their fruity and full-bodied flavours, making good use of local colourful vegetables or meat and fish, they are not as hot as the curries used in the Indian kitchen. This "secret" recipe..."

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Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, cloves...

"I couldn't find a satisfying slow cooker recipe for curry chicken, so I decided to create my own, combining the best parts of several recipes. The ingredients noted as optional can be added if you like an extra kick. I used a 6.5-quart Crock Pot for this meal, but it should fit in a 5-quart just fine."

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Ingredients: cilantro, cinnamon sticks...

"From Cooking Light Magazine. The recipe states to poke the chicken with a fork so it can really absorb the marinade and if your like leftovers -- double the recipe."

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Ingredients: cooking spray, fresh ginger...

"The original recipe uses goat meat but lamb can be substituted. Serve over hot rice."

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Ingredients: cinnamon, cloves...

"Sinaporean-inspired dish from chef/owner Chris Yeo of Straits Restaurant. I originally acquired this recipe from Wine Enthusiast Magazine. This recipe is served with Lemon Grass Sauce which is published independently reference recipe # 316592."

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Ingredients: cilantro, butter lettuce leaves...

"Indonesians eat this for breakfast, it is simple and traditionally there isn't much to it but rice spices and a fried egg. For best results use rice cooked the day before. This version is rather hot so you could reduce the amount of chili. Shallots in Indonesian cooking are small and red and sweet but you can use French shallots. Fried shallots are..."

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Ingredients: pepper, eggs, ketjap manis...

"Very tender meat. Lots of flavour. Good with rice."

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Ingredients: onions, garlic cloves, pork...

"This recipe is from Extending the Table. These can be served as an appetizer or side dish (1 or 2 per person) or as a main dish with some rice (2-3 per person). Lumpia can also be made ahead and frozen - just reheat in the microwave."

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Ingredients: pepper, fresh mushrooms...

"Southeast Asian marinated and skewered meat with a spicy, mildly sweet peanut sauce. One of America's favorite dishes at Thai restaurants, though originally Indonisian rather than Thai. May be prepared with chicken, pork, beef sirloin or top round, or lamb shoulder. This recipe serves 6 for dinner or 18 as an appetizer."

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Ingredients: curry powder, skewers...