Snack

Kering Tempe is an Indonesian dish with a special place in my heart. Growing up, my mother would often pack this dish for me when I lived in a dormitory in Yogyakarta. If the food prepared at the dorm wasn’t to my liking, I could always count on the delicious Kering Tempe to fill me up. The crispy fried tempeh, crunchy peanuts, and savory-sweet sticky sauce made it the perfect comfort food. I would pair it with rice, which instantly became my favorite meal. Kering means “crispy” in Indonesian, perfectly describing the dish’s texture. The tempeh is fried until golden …

If you’ve ever visited Indonesia, chances are you’ve encountered the vibrant and colorful world of street food. From savory skewers to sweet treats, Indonesian street food offers an endless variety of dishes representing the country’s rich culinary heritage. One dish that stands out for its balance of flavors and textures is Ketoprak. Originating from Jakarta, Ketoprak is a beloved street food snack that combines simple, wholesome ingredients into a mouthwatering meal. Whether served as a light lunch or a filling dinner, Ketoprak is satisfying and nutritious. At its core, Ketoprak is a vegan salad. It blends chewy rice cakes (lontong) …

Few appetizers are as universally loved as crispy fried wontons for snack time or party hosting. These crispy pockets of deliciousness, often stuffed with various fillings, are an absolute crowd-pleaser. Whether serving them as a savory treat or an accompaniment to a flavorful dipping sauce, fried wontons never fail to impress. In this blog post, we’ll dive into the art of frying wontons to perfection and explore a simple yet fantastic tomato dipping sauce that complements their crispy texture and savory filling. The Joy of Crispy Wontons Wontons are a beloved dish in many parts of the world, particularly in …

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 …