Indonesian recipes
22 simple Indonesian dinners you can cook on a weeknight.
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Ayam Bakar with Rice and Lalapan
charred, sticky grilled chicken extensively marinated in sweet soy sauce, served with a raw vegetable side salad and sambal.
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Ayam Goreng with Rice and Sambal
A traditional Indonesian fried chicken dish boasting a vibrant yellow spice crust, served over plain white rice with a side of fiery chili paste.
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Ayam Kecap with Rice
Tender chicken braised gently in an irresistibly sticky, savory-sweet sauce starring thick Indonesian sweet soy sauce, garlic, and tomato.
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Bakmi Goreng Jawa
Javanese-style fried egg noodles wok-tossed with sweet soy, cabbage, and chicken, carrying a smoky char.
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Beef Rendang with Rice
A phenomenally rich and complex dry curry where tender chunks of beef are slow-cooked in aromatic coconut milk until caramelized.
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Bistik Jawa with Rice
A comforting Javanese steak dish featuring sweet soy sauce and simple boiled potatoes.
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Capcay with Rice and Chicken
A wholesome stir-fried array of fresh crunchy vegetables and chicken tossed in a light savory gravy.
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Gado-Gado with Tempeh and Rice
A warm Indonesian salad combining blanched vegetables, boiled egg, and fried tempeh, all smothered in an rich peanut dressing.
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Ikan Bakar with Rice and Sambal
A grilled fish presentation basted with sweet soy sauce and citrus, served alongside plain rice and spicy sambal.
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Mie Goreng with Chicken
A massively popular Indonesian street food featuring chewy egg noodles wok-tossed with chicken, cabbage, and rich sweet soy sauce.
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Nasi Goreng with Chicken and Fried Egg
A legendary Indonesian fried rice packed with umami-rich sweet soy sauce, tossed with chicken, and topped with an egg.
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Nasi Uduk with Fried Chicken
A highly aromatic, comforting dish built around savory coconut rice scented with lemongrass, accompanied by crisp fried chicken and egg.
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Opor Ayam with Rice
A mild, comforting pale chicken curry simmered delicately in coconut milk, seasoned with coriander, cumin, and lemongrass.
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Perkedel and Beef Stew with Rice
Savory potato fritters and braised beef chunks steeped in a sweet soy broth, creating a hearty Indonesian meal.
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Rawon with Rice
A dark, rich Indonesian beef soup flavored with earthy black bean paste and aromatic spices.
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Sambal Goreng Ati with Rice
A punchy, robustly spiced stir-fry starring chicken livers and diced potatoes enveloped in a fiery, rich chili and coconut sauce.
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Semur Daging with Rice
A rich Javanese beef stew gently braised in sweet soy sauce and aromatics, served with glass noodles.
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Soto Ayam with Rice
A comforting, vibrant yellow chicken soup flavored with fresh turmeric, poured generously over rice and garnished with boiled egg.
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Soto Betawi with Rice
A rich beefy soup originating from Jakarta starring savory coconut milk alongside tomatoes.
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Tahu Tempe Balado with Rice
A fiery vegetarian plate highlighting fried chunks of tofu and tempeh coated in a sweet chili and tomato relish.
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Tempeh Goreng with Rice and Sambal
Golden, crispy fried tempeh marinated in coriander and garlic, served with jasmine rice and spicy Indonesian sambal.
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Vegetarian Nasi Goreng with Fried Egg
Classic Indonesian fried rice infused with sweet soy sauce and sambal, loaded with vegetables and topped with a crispy fried egg.