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Continue reading →: Bumbu Dasar MerahBumbu dasar merah is a red-base seasoning paste that is widely used in Indonesian cuisine. “Merah” means “red” in Indonesian, and this paste gets its signature colour and flavour from the inclusion of red ilies. It is one of the most important bumbu dasar (base seasonings) in Indonesian cuisine, along with bumbu dasar…
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Continue reading →: Bumbu Dasar KuningBumbu dasar kuning is a yellow-coloured base seasoning paste widely used in Indonesian cuisine. The word “kuning” means “yellow” in Indonesian, and the paste gets its vibrant yellow colour from turmeric (kunyit), which is one of its key ingredients. This seasoning paste serves as a foundational flavour for many traditional Indonesian dishes, particularly…
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Continue reading →: Bumbu Dasar PutihBumbu dasar putih is a type of base seasoning paste commonly used in Indonesian cooking. It literally means “white base seasoning” and is known for its key ingredients—garlic and shallots. White refers to the lighter colour of the paste compared to other bumbu dasar varieties, which include red (bumbu dasar merah)…
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Continue reading →: Bumbu Dasar BawangBumbu dasar bawang refers to a foundational seasoning in Indonesian cuisine, specifically focussing on the use of onions (bawang) as the main ingredient. This type of seasoning paste is part of a broader tradition of bumbu dasar, which are essential base pastes used to start many Indonesian dishes. The base pastes vary depending on…
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Continue reading →: Sate Pedas ManisSate Pedas Manis is a traditional Balinese satay made from marinated meat (chicken, beef or pork) in a sweet and spicy sauce, then grilled to perfection. The name itself reflects the key elements of the dish: “pedas” means spicy and “manis” means sweet. It is originated from Bali and it’s a…






