We identified 10 new characteristics of an ‘Indo foodie.’ Do you recognize some of them? Isn’t it great feeling you are not alone? How many of these did you say YES to? What would you add to this list? Share this on social media and add your own.
Know what to expect. Always check the nutritional facts of Indo People before you engage. So, you are warned!
Close your eyes and smell the roses! Another scent comes into play, which is that of coconut. We present our tropical delight: Coconut Ice Cream with Rose Syrup. Use a melon ball scooper for about 5 vanilla ice cream balls per serving. Roll them in a bed of grated coconut and put them in a classic…
Today, in our Nouvelle Indo Cuisine series we have: Satay (sate) Pisang Goreng. When we hear satay, it makes us think of the skewered meat treat, usually marinated pieces of pork, lamb or chicken barbecued to a nice crispy edge and topped with peanut sauce or ketjap manis (sweet soy sauce). An out-of-the-box approach is the Satay…
These delicious little balls are a traditional sweet snack from Java, Indonesia. Don’t be fooled by their innocent look, as these little spheres of delight, made of rice flour with grated coconut, contain a well concealed surprise. I call them little culinary time bombs, that will explode in your mouth as soon as you take a bite in…
When we want to feel good we often cook food that brings us comfort and joy. We happily share it with family and friends to give us that instant connection and a sense of belonging. The unique Indo Dutch cuisine brings the best of two cultures (Indonesian and Dutch) together in a fusion cooking style that originated…
Toko is the generic Indonesian word for store or shop. In the Netherlands it is known as a specialty grocery store selling mainly Asian food products of which the owners are generally Indo-European, native Indonesian, Surinamese, Chinese or Vietnamese. Sourcing Indonesian grocery’s at Dutch and Asian specialty stores in the USA is still quite challenging but…
Gado Gado has its roots in Indonesia, but this meal is popular in many different Asian countries who have their own version. It is renowned worldwide for its nutritious and tasty composition of blanched vegetables and spiced peanut dressing. Usually, Gado Gado is served on a platter with a cup of peanut dressing in the center…
…what no one has cooked before. That motto is embraced by those eager to explore unknown territory in the culinary universe. When it comes to Indo Dutch cooking, America is at the dawn of a whole new discovery. You may have heard the proverb “unknown is unloved!” That may apply to some, but if you are…
Indo Dutch cooking is all about creativity and innovation. The new word Food Hack comes to mind when it comes to finding ways to get close to the food you like to emulate but don’t have at home. What to do if you just ate the last Cookie Disk filled with scrumptious caramel? So, we…