This saté is probably the most common one in Java Ingredients 2 lb (1 kg) goat or lamb shoulder, cubed Fried onion flakes for garnish Marinade 2teaspoons coriander seed, roasted or 1¾ teaspoons ground coriander ¼ teaspoon cumin seed, roasted or ¼ teaspoon ground cumin 2 stalks lemongrass, finely sliced 1½-in (4-cm) piece galangal, peeled [...]
Saté on skewers is quintessential street food in Indonesia, and a ritual food at Balinese temple festivals. Cooked on carefully tended charcoal stoves, the fires brought to just the right temperature through vigorous fanning, saté is perfect food to serve at out door barbecues. An authentic presentation would include pieces of rice cake, cut into [...]
If you really want to impress a Javanese, just cook this dish successfully! Ingredients 2 cups (500 ml) thick coconut milk 1 small mackerel or other fish with tough skin, about 8-in (20-cm) long 2 tablespoons oil 1 teaspoon palm or dark brown sugar 1 pea-sized piece of tamarind Banana leaves or greased heavy aluminum [...]
I ate this rich and ancient Balinese dish in 1977 when it was cooked for me by the music and dancing master who had taken the first Balinese music and dance troupe to Europe in the 1930s. Cooked his way, the process took 24 hours. The intriguing flavors lingered in my memory, and I am [...]
Ingredients 1 chicken 2 cups (500ml) thick coconut milk 1 stalk lemongrass 1-2 kaffir lime leaves Salt to taste Spice Paste 3-4 medium length red chilies, coarsely chopped 1-in (2½-cm) piece turmeric root, peeled and coarsely chopped or ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric 1-in (2½-cm) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and coarsely chopped ½ teaspoon freshly [...]
Ingredients 1 chicken 1 cup (250 ml) thick coconut milk 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised 1 teaspoon palm sugar or dark brown sugar Salt to taste 1 tablespoon tamarind water or fresh lime juice Spice Paste 3 medium-length red chilies, coarsely chopped 3 shallots, sliced 2 cloves garlic ½ teaspoon shrimp paste, roasted in foil 1-in [...]
Ingredients 10 shallots 3 cloves garlic 5-10 small medium-length red and green chilies, seeded and sliced diagonally 2 handfuls lemon basil leaves 2 green onions (green parts only), sliced Salt to taste Light soy sauce to taste Pieces of banana leaf or heavy aluminum foil 8 in (20 cm) square for wrapping 3 small whole [...]
