Indonesia has been influenced by the Chinese, the Indians, the Portuguese, the Dutch, and the English. The cuisine reflects this rich history and these varied cultures. Indonesian dishes are known for their pungent sauces and seasoning pastes made by grinding fresh herbs like coriander, lemongrass and root ginger with flavourings such as turmeric and shrimp paste. Create your own delicious Indonesian meals with this fully illustrated, easy to follow step by step recipes.
Basic Indonesian pantry
Have the following ingredients on hand in your pantry to make it easier to prepare Indonesian style dishes. Most ingredients can be found in your local supermarket or greengrocer. Some of the specialized can be found in Asian food stores. Or same can be made at home.
1. Capsicum: also known as red or green peppers
2. Candlenuts/Kemiri: from the candleberry tree, this nuts look like macadamia nuts and taste like brazil nuts. Available from Asian food stores.
3. Cardamom: spice from the ginger family. Seed are purchased whole, either in or out of their pods, or ground.
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Step by Step Indonesian Cooking Recipes
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