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Continue reading →: Tempe Goreng Tepung (Crispy Tempe Fritters)One of my go-to comfort dishes is Tempe Goreng Tepung. This Indonesian delicacy has crispy, golden-fried tempeh in a light, flavourful batter that accentuates its nutty flavour. The crunchy top layer gives way to soft, savoury tempeh inside, making it a great snack or side dish. You can find this…
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Continue reading →: Bumbu Dasar OranyeBumbu dasar oranye (orange base seasoning) is not as commonly known or established as the other traditional Indonesian base pastes like bumbu dasar merah (red), bumbu dasar kuning (yellow), or bumbu dasar putih (white). However, it is a term that some Indonesian cooks use to describe a base seasoning that involves a blend of ingredients leading…
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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)…






