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When you think of comfort food, what comes to mind? Maybe it’s something warm, soothing, and flavorful—a dish that feels like a hug in a bowl. For me, it’s always been vegan wonton soup. The steamy broth, tender dumplings, and fresh veggies create a perfect balance of lightness and heartiness. But as someone who’s embraced a plant-based lifestyle, I had to find a way to enjoy this classic dish without compromising on flavor. This recipe is a game-changer. It’s not just for vegans—it’s for anyone looking to enjoy a simple, wholesome meal full of flavor that comes together quickly. Whether …

This is one of the savory—sweet Indonesian snacks that I will never be able to resist! A crispy and crunchy deep-fried corn fritter (bakwan jagung) famous from North Sulawesi (Manado) will be everyone’s favorite! We Indonesians love to fry everything, including fruit such as bananas or vegetables like cabbage (yes, we do fry ’em) and corn, which we will make in this recipe. Bakwan jagung, or bakwan in general, is classified under “gorengan,” a term in Indonesia for a deep-fried snack. What is Bakwan and Bakwan Jagung? So Bakwan is a general term in Indonesia for any deep-fried fritters. You …

Gulai Nangka? Meat-free curry? Yes, Please! Gulai Nangka is a delicious Indonesian dish of young jackfruit in coconut yellow curry. The main ingredient, as its name suggests, is young jackfruit. It is cooked in spices and coconut milk, along with other vegetables like long beans. The flavor of the dish improves over several days after cooking, as the spices meld over time, and the vegetables truly absorb the flavor.  In Indonesia, this dish is commonly found in restaurants that serve Padang Cuisine, which is named after Padang, the capital city of Western Sumatra province. Imagine eating this with a warm bowl …

Satay (in Indonesia, we usually call it “Sate”) is a grilled skewer dish famous in Southeast Asia. It is similar to Middle Eastern kebab but is served with a sauce. Most of the time, satay is made of meat, but other ingredients like mushrooms, tofu, and tempe are not uncommon. In this recipe, we will make vegan mushroom satay! Satay Varieties There are many varieties of satay based on the meat used, the way the meat is cooked, the spice used for the seasoning, and the sauce served with it. One study in Indonesia says there are 252 varieties of …

This could be the first time you hear the word “Pepes”. If you googled this word, you will find a Wikipedia article saying that this word means the Indonesian cooking method using banana leaves as a food wrapping. After the wrapping step, the pepes can be steamed, baked, or grilled. The purpose of using banana leaf as a wrapper is to get the special aroma from the burnt banana leaf as it will be infused inside the cooked food. Spiced tofu cooked in banana leaves (or pepes generally) is famous in the West Java region of Indonesia. There are lots …