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Cimol (Cireng Montong) is a popular snack in Indonesia, especially in West Java. Cimol is made from a mixture of tapioca flour and spices which are processed into small balls and fried until crispy. The following is the basic recipe for making cimol: **Ingredients:** - 250 grams of tapioca flour - 50 grams of wheat flour - 1 teaspoon salt - 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar - 1/2 teaspoon stock powder (optional) - 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper (optional) - 2 cloves garlic, crushed or very finely chopped (optional) - Enough water (around 200-250 ml) - The oil for frying **How to make cimol:** 1. Mix tapioca flour, wheat flour, salt, sugar, stock powder (if used), and ground pepper (if used) in a large bowl. 2. Add crushed or very finely chopped garlic to the flour mixture if you want to give the cimol additional flavor. 3. Pour the water little by little into the flour mixture while continuing to stir until the dough becomes soft and can be formed. Make sure the mixture is not too thick or too...

Rawon is a typical Indonesian dish originating from East Java. This dish is famous for its thick black broth and rich in spices. Rawon is usually served with chunks of tender beef and added bean sprouts, salted egg, chips, and chili sauce. Here is the basic recipe for making rawon: Ingredients: For the rawon sauce: 1. 500 grams of beef (cut according to taste) 2. 2 stalks of lemongrass, bruised 3. 4 bay leaves 4. 4 pieces of lime leaves 5. 2 pieces of turmeric leaves 6. 2 stalks of lemongrass, bruised 7. 2 liters of water 8. 2 tablespoons cooking oil 9. 2 tablespoons of salt 10. 1 teaspoon brown sugar Ground spices: 1. 6 shallots 2. 4 cloves of garlic 3. 3 candlenuts, roasted 4. 3 cm galangal 5. 3 cm turmeric 6. 1 teaspoon coriander 7. 1/2 teaspoon cumin 8. 1/2 teaspoon pepper 9. 3 dried red chilies (according to taste, add more if you like spicy) Complementary: 1. Bean sprouts, to taste 2. Salted eggs, to taste 3. Chips, to taste 4. Sambal, according to taste 5. Limo oranges, sliced a...

Beef rendang is a very delicious beef dish rich in spices, typical of Indonesia. The following is a beef rendang recipe that you can try: Ingredients: - 500 grams of beef (cut according to taste) - 2 lime leaves - 2 stalks of lemongrass (crushed and cut into 2-3 pieces) - 4 bay leaves - 400 ml thick coconut milk - 200 ml thin coconut milk - 2 stalks of turmeric leaves (if available) - Right amount of oil Ground spices: - 10-15 dry red chilies (according to spicy taste) - 5 red onions - 3 cloves of garlic - 2 cm ginger - 2 cm galangal - 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder - 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder - 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper - 2 cm cinnamon - 3 cloves - 3 cardamom pods How to make: 1. Heat cooking oil in a large enough frying pan, then saute the ground spices until fragrant and change color. Make sure the fire is not too high so that the spices don't burn. 2. Add the beef pieces and stir until the meat changes color and the spices are absorbed into it. 3. Add lime leaves, lemongrass, b...

Spicy chicken noodles is a popular noodle dish in Indonesia. "Mie ayam" is a term in Indonesian that refers to noodles with sliced chicken meat and various other ingredients such as vegetables and eggs. "Spicy" means that the food has a strong spicy taste, which usually comes from hot spices like chilies. Here is a Spicy Chicken Noodle recipe that you can try. This recipe is for 2 servings. Ingredients: **For Chicken Noodles:** - 200 grams of egg noodles (can use yellow noodles or wet noodles) - 200 grams of chicken meat, cut into small pieces - 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons sweet soy sauce - 1 tablespoon chili sauce (or according to taste) - Salt and pepper to taste - 500 ml of chicken broth (or plain water) - Chives, finely chopped for sprinkling **Chicken Broth Ingredients:** - 500 ml of water - 2 pieces of chicken (thigh or breast) - 2 cloves of garlic, crushed - 1 segment of ginger, crushed - Salt to taste **Co...

**RECIPE for Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl** **Ingredients:** - 2 cups white rice (used) - 2 chicken breasts, cut into cubes - 1/2 cup ready-to-use teriyaki sauce - 1/4 cup soya sauce - 1/4 cup granulated sugar - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional) - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (optional) - 1 cup of broccoli, cut into small pieces - 1/2 cup carrots, cut into small cubes - 1/2 cup onion, cut into small cubes - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil - Salt and pepper to taste - Thinly sliced green onions (optional) - Lettuce leaves (optional) **How ​​to make:** 1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or non-stick skillet. Sauté the onions, broccoli and carrots for 3-5 minutes or until the vegetables are slightly soft. Remove and set aside. 2. In the same pan, add more oil if needed. Saute the chicken pieces until they change color and are fully cooked. 3. Combine teriyaki sauce, soya sauce, sugar, garlic powder, and ground ginger (if using) in a small bowl. Stir well. 4. ...

Nasi kuning is a yellow rice dish that is popular in Indonesia, including in Ambon. Yellow rice is usually served on special occasions or celebrations, because the yellow color is considered a symbol of happiness and good luck. Here is the Ambon yellow rice recipe: Ingredients: - 2 cups of rice - 1 sheet of pandan leaves - 1 stick of lemongrass, bruised - 2 bay leaves - 2 cm galangal, bruised - 400 ml of coconut milk from half a coconut - 1/2 tsp turmeric powder or 2 cm fresh turmeric, grind - Salt to taste - Oil for sautéing Complementary materials (optional): - Boiled eggs - Fried chicken - Cucumber slices - Tomato slices - Fried peanut - Fried onion - Chilli sauce How to make: 1. Wash the rice thoroughly, then drain. 2. Heat some oil in a large saucepan. Saute lemongrass, pandan leaves, bay leaves and galangal until fragrant. 3. Put the washed rice into the pan, stir well with the sauteed spices. 4. Pour the coconut milk into the pan, stir well. Add turmeric powder or ground turmeri...