Fresh produceGenerated visual referencebawang putih
Garlic
savoury base that must cook past its raw bite
- Recipes
- 17
- Substitutions
- 0
- Warnings
- 2
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Dry pantryGenerated visual referencegaram halus
Fine salt
seasons the beef through the long reduction
- Recipes
- 14
- Substitutions
- 0
- Warnings
- 0
Fresh produceGenerated visual referencebawang merah
Shallots
sweet base for the bumbu merah paste
- Recipes
- 11
- Substitutions
- 1
- Warnings
- 0
Dry pantryGenerated visual referenceminyak netral
Neutral oil
helps the bumbu fry until glossy before coconut milk goes in
- Recipes
- 9
- Substitutions
- 0
- Warnings
- 1
Dry pantryGenerated visual referencegula aren
Palm sugar
rounds bitterness without making the finish sweet
- Recipes
- 8
- Substitutions
- 1
- Warnings
- 0
Fresh produceGenerated visual referencecabai merah
Red chilli
colour and heat for the cooked red paste
- Recipes
- 7
- Substitutions
- 3
- Warnings
- 0
Dry pantryGenerated visual referenceair · kaldu ayam ringan
Water or light chicken stock
clear broth base
- Recipes
- 7
- Substitutions
- 0
- Warnings
- 1
Dry pantryGenerated visual referencegaram laut halus
Fine sea salt
seasons both fish and sliced sambal precisely
- Recipes
- 6
- Substitutions
- 0
- Warnings
- 3
GarnishGenerated visual referencebawang goreng
Fried shallots
crisp savoury garnish added only at serving
- Recipes
- 6
- Substitutions
- 0
- Warnings
- 0
Fresh produceGenerated visual referencedaun bawang · sawi
Spring onion or Asian greens
fresh finish and green contrast
- Recipes
- 6
- Substitutions
- 0
- Warnings
- 0
Fresh produceGenerated visual referencejahe segar
Fresh ginger
clean warmth in the long oxtail simmer
- Recipes
- 5
- Substitutions
- 0
- Warnings
- 0
Fresh produceGenerated visual referenceserai
Lemongrass
citrus-grassy aroma through the long braise
- Recipes
- 5
- Substitutions
- 0
- Warnings
- 0
SpicesGenerated visual referencekemiri
Candlenut
rounds and lightly thickens the yellow bumbu
- Recipes
- 4
- Substitutions
- 0
- Warnings
- 2
Fresh produceGenerated visual referencelengkuas
Galangal
piney heat that makes rendang taste Indonesian, not generic curry
- Recipes
- 4
- Substitutions
- 3
- Warnings
- 0
SaucesGenerated visual referencekecap manis
Kecap manis
sweet soy glaze and colour
- Recipes
- 4
- Substitutions
- 2
- Warnings
- 1
GarnishGenerated visual referencejeruk nipis
Lime
fresh acid at serving
- Recipes
- 4
- Substitutions
- 0
- Warnings
- 0
Dry pantryGenerated visual referenceminyak goreng netral
Neutral high-heat frying oil
briefly crisps cooked chicken and fries the lacy kremes
- Recipes
- 4
- Substitutions
- 2
- Warnings
- 0
Dry pantryGenerated visual referenceminyak netral tahan panas
Neutral high-heat oil
conducts even heat under the salmon skin
- Recipes
- 4
- Substitutions
- 2
- Warnings
- 0
Appears inCrispy-Skin Salmon Sambal MatahBeef WellingtonCrisp-Skin Salmon with Miso-Lemon Butter+1 more
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Dry pantryGenerated visual referencetepung terigu serbaguna
Plain flour
gives the delicate kremes enough structure to gather and lift
- Recipes
- 4
- Substitutions
- 1
- Warnings
- 2
Dry pantryGenerated visual referencesantan
Coconut milk
fat, body, and the sauce that reduces into paste
- Recipes
- 3
- Substitutions
- 0
- Warnings
- 1
SpicesGenerated visual referenceketumbar
Coriander seed
warm spice under the keluak
- Recipes
- 3
- Substitutions
- 0
- Warnings
- 0
GarnishGenerated visual referencetimun
Cucumber
cool crunch beside the hot rice
- Recipes
- 3
- Substitutions
- 1
- Warnings
- 0
ChilledGenerated visual referencetelur
Egg
rich topping and breakfast cue
- Recipes
- 3
- Substitutions
- 0
- Warnings
- 0
Dry pantryGenerated visual referenceair bersih
Fresh water
separate blanching water and the measured soup stock base
- Recipes
- 3
- Substitutions
- 0
- Warnings
- 0
SpicesGenerated visual referencelada putih bubuk
Ground white pepper
quiet warm finish without dark flecks
- Recipes
- 3
- Substitutions
- 1
- Warnings
- 0
ChilledGenerated visual referencetelur ayam ukuran besar
Large whole egg
binds the spinach-chive crêpes
- Recipes
- 3
- Substitutions
- 0
- Warnings
- 2
Fresh produceGenerated visual referencejeruk limau
Lime
fresh acid over sauce
- Recipes
- 3
- Substitutions
- 0
- Warnings
- 1
Fresh produceGenerated visual referencetomat merah matang
Ripe red tomato
softens the separate sambal's chilli heat and gives it body
- Recipes
- 3
- Substitutions
- 2
- Warnings
- 2
SpicesGenerated visual referencemerica putih
White pepper
clean pepper heat at the finish
- Recipes
- 3
- Substitutions
- 0
- Warnings
- 0
Fresh produceGenerated visual reference
Fresh produceGenerated visual referencebawang bombai
Brown onion
sweet restaurant-style aromatic base
- Recipes
- 2
- Substitutions
- 1
- Warnings
- 0
Fresh produceGenerated visual referencekol
Cabbage
sweet crisp vegetable base
- Recipes
- 2
- Substitutions
- 0
- Warnings
- 0
GarnishGenerated visual referenceseledri
Chinese celery
fresh herbal finish
- Recipes
- 2
- Substitutions
- 0
- Warnings
- 0
SaucesGenerated visual referencekecap asin ringan Tiongkok
Chinese light soy sauce
salt and fermented savour in the pork filling
- Recipes
- 2
- Substitutions
- 1
- Warnings
- 2
GarnishGenerated visual referencenasi melati matang
Cooked jasmine rice
optional prepared accompaniment for six bowls
- Recipes
- 2
- Substitutions
- 0
- Warnings
- 0
SaucesGenerated visual referencemustard Dijon
Dijon mustard
sharp, thin coating brushed onto the warm seared beef
- Recipes
- 2
- Substitutions
- 0
- Warnings
- 2