Gado Gado and the History of Us

Indonesian Appetizer GADO GADO (Vegetable Salad) INGREDIENTS ¾ pound Yukon gold or new potato 3 eggs ½ head Chinese cabbage or Napa cabbage 1¼ cups spinach 1¼ cups bean sprouts (aka mung beans) ½ pound […]

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Eggs Padang, Elephants, and Bowling

Indonesian Entree EGGS PADANG IN SPICY COCONUT MILK   INGREDIENTS – GARNISH 6 shallots (6 more later) ½ cup – vegetable oil (2 more tablespoons later) INGREDIENTS – SPICE PASTE 1″ galangal root* or ginger […]

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Beef Rendang and Frisbees

Indonesian Entree BEEF RENDANG INGREDIENTS 4 red chiles 1 inch galangal or ginger root 5 garlic cloves ¾ teaspoon peppercorns 6 shallots 1 inch turmeric root 1 stalk lemongrass 2 pounds beef tenderloin or top […]

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Indonesian Chicken and Why the Government Works So Slowly

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Indonesian Entree AJAM ROEDJAK (Sweet and Spicy Chicken) INGREDIENTS* 2 pounds chicken breasts 2 garlic cloves 7 kemirie or macadamian nuts 3½ tablespoons peanut oil ½ tablespoon grated ginger 2 teaspoons grated galangal or grated […]

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Bami Goreng and Why You Shouldn’t Wish for Massive Volcanic Eruptions

Indonesian Entree BAMI GORENG INGREDIENTS 2 chicken breasts 2 garlic cloves 12 ounces bami or medium-egg noodles 2 eggs 3 tablespoons peanut oil ½ teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon sambal oelek (Indonesian […]

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