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Cake, Recipe

Genoise Sponge Cake

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October 3, 2024

Ingredients For the Sponge Cake: For the Whipped Cream: Methods Enjoy your delicious Genoise sponge cake with freshly whipped cream!
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Drinks, martini, Recipe

Chocolate Martini

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September 28, 2024

I absolutely love a good chocolate martini, but living in the Netherlands, I quickly realised that it’s nearly impossible to find one at local bars—or it just doesn’t exist on the menu at all! So, I decided to take matters into my own hands and learn how to make it…
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Condiment, Recipe

Minyak Ayam (chicken oil)

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September 24, 2024

My fave Indonesian dish, Mie Ayam, requires Minyak Ayam. This fragrant chicken oil is the dish’s heart, infusing each noodle with deep, savoury flavour that elevates the meal. Rendering chicken fat for Minyak Ayam gives the kitchen a tantalizing smell, like street food booths. With its delicate flavour balance, this…
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Food, Main dish, Masakan Indonesia, Recipe, Soup

Soto Betawi

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September 14, 2024

Cooking Soto Betawi is like entering Indonesian cuisine’s heart. This fragrant, soothing Jakarta soup features delicate beef, aromatic herbs, and creamy coconut milk. As soon as I chop lemongrass, ginger, and galangal, the house smells like Indonesian street markets. Each spoonful of Soto Betawi has a delicious blend of sweetness,…
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Food, Masakan Indonesia, Recipe

Gudeg Jogja

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September 4, 2024

Gudeg Jogja, a traditional Javanese dish, is a beloved culinary treasure hailing from Yogyakarta. Known for its rich, aromatic flavors and tender ingredients, Gudeg is often enjoyed as a special meal during celebrations or family gatherings. This dish combines young jackfruit, chicken, and boiled eggs, slow-cooked in a luscious blend…
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