If you often cook Indonesian dishes, you’re surely familiar with banana leaves, right? These leaves are often the go-to for wrapping various traditional dishes like pepes, lemper, or lontong. For those of you who like to stock up on banana leaves, have you ever...
How to Fry Cashews Perfectly Frying cashews might seem simple, but if done carelessly, you may end up with overly burnt or undercooked cashews. Follow these practical and easy steps to master the art of frying cashews: 1. Soak Cashews in Salt Water Before frying,...
Ever feel hungry again shortly after eating? It’s distracting and can make you feel weak, right? Eating isn’t just about portion size—the type of food you consume also plays a big role in how full you feel. Curious about which foods that keep you full longer? Check...
Briyani rice and kebuli rice are two types of spiced rice dishes popular in Indonesia, especially among fans of Middle Eastern and Indian cuisine. Although they look similar at a glance, these dishes have significant differences. Are you still confused about which one...
Wonton is a must-have dish for Chinese New Year. Is it the same at your house? This dish is often shaped like gold ingots and symbolizes abundance and wealth. Recently, two types of dumplings have become popular in Indonesia’s culinary world. These two types are...
Ever found yourself confused between Nasi Kapau and Nasi Padang? At first glance, they look so similar—there’s rendang, gulai, and an array of mouthwatering side dishes. But beneath their almost identical appearances, surprising differences set them apart! To make...
