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Fried Fish with Tomato Sambal - Ikan Bumbu Acar

Monday, March 3rd, 2008

Small fresh fish like sardines, are used in this typical seafood dish from fishing village near Pekalongan, on the northern cost of Central Java.

1 1/2 lbs (700 g) small fresh fish, gut and cleaned, then left whole, or fish steaks
1 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons oil
2 red finger-length chilies, deseeded and sliced (optional)
3 shallots, peeled and sliced
2 […]

Grilled Fish with Basil and Tomato Sambal - Ikan Bakar Colo Colo

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008

Fish, grilled plain or wrapped in banana leaves, is very popular on the eastern Indonesian islands of Sulawesi and Maluku. This recipe from Maluku is very simple - flavoured with typical Colo Colo Sambal.

21 whole fresh fish (about 2 lbs/1 kg), or 1 1/2 lbs (700 g) fish steaks
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime […]

Classic Nasi Goreng - Indonesian Fried Rice

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008

One of Indonesia’s most popular dishes, Nasi Goreng is prepared in countless ways and is eaten morning, noon and night. This classic version is accompanied by fried egg, fried chicken, satay and krupuk (deep-fried shrimp crackers) for a substantial meal. Any sort of leftover or fresh meat or shrimp may be added, but the true […]

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