Fresh produceGenerated visual referencebawang merah
Shallots
sweet base for the bumbu merah paste
- Recipes
- 11
- Substitutions
- 1
- Warnings
- 0
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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
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
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
Identity, swaps and where to look 
Dry pantryGenerated visual referencetepung terigu serbaguna
Plain flour
gives the delicate kremes enough structure to gather and lift
- Recipes
- 4
- Substitutions
- 1
- Warnings
- 2
GarnishGenerated visual referencetimun
Cucumber
cool crunch beside the hot rice
- Recipes
- 3
- Substitutions
- 1
- Warnings
- 0
SpicesGenerated visual referencelada putih bubuk
Ground white pepper
quiet warm finish without dark flecks
- Recipes
- 3
- Substitutions
- 1
- Warnings
- 0
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
Fresh produceGenerated visual referencebawang bombai
Brown onion
sweet restaurant-style aromatic base
- Recipes
- 2
- Substitutions
- 1
- 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
SaucesGenerated visual referenceanggur merah kering
Dry red wine
fruit, acidity, and reduction depth in the jus
- Recipes
- 2
- Substitutions
- 2
- Warnings
- 2
Fresh produceGenerated visual referencekunyit segar
Fresh turmeric
gold colour and earthy warmth
- Recipes
- 2
- Substitutions
- 1
- Warnings
- 1
Fresh produceGenerated visual referencedaun salam
Indonesian bay leaf
distinctive savoury leaf aroma in the pale braise
- Recipes
- 2
- Substitutions
- 1
- Warnings
- 1
GarnishGenerated visual referencelemon
Lemon
fresh acid served as a wedge rather than soaked into the crust
- Recipes
- 2
- Substitutions
- 2
- Warnings
- 0
SpicesGenerated visual referenceterasi bakar
Roasted shrimp paste
deep savoury finish in the separate sambal
- Recipes
- 2
- Substitutions
- 1
- Warnings
- 2
SaucesGenerated visual referencearak masak Shaoxing · dibagi
Shaoxing cooking wine, divided
half cleans the blanch and half releases browned flavour from the pot
- Recipes
- 2
- Substitutions
- 2
- Warnings
- 1
SaucesGenerated visual referenceminyak wijen sangrai
Toasted sesame oil
restrained nutty perfume in the filling
- Recipes
- 2
- Substitutions
- 1
- Warnings
- 2
ChilledGenerated visual referencementega tawar
Unsalted butter
familiar Jakarta hotel-style aroma for the sautéed alliums
- Recipes
- 2
- Substitutions
- 1
- Warnings
- 1
ChilledGenerated visual referencepastri puff berbahan mentega
All-butter puff pastry
laminated outer shell that must stay cold and bake crisp
- Recipes
- 1
- Substitutions
- 1
- Warnings
- 1
Appears inBeef Wellington
Identity, swaps and where to look 
Fresh produceGenerated visual referenceselada air muda
Baby watercress
peppery fresh contrast to steak, butter, and yolk
- Recipes
- 1
- Substitutions
- 1
- Warnings
- 0
Appears inBistro Steak & Eggs with Shallot Jus
Identity, swaps and where to look 
Meat or seafoodGenerated visual referencedaging sapi bagian sengkel · sandung lamur
Beef chuck
collagen-rich cut that survives a long braise
- Recipes
- 1
- Substitutions
- 1
- Warnings
- 0
Appears inRendang
Identity, swaps and where to look 
Meat or seafoodGenerated visual referencedaging sapi sandung lamur · sengkel
Beef chuck or brisket
collagen-rich beef that becomes spoon-tender without drying out
- Recipes
- 1
- Substitutions
- 1
- Warnings
- 1
Appears inChinese Tomato Beef Stew
Identity, swaps and where to look 
SpicesGenerated visual referencemerica hitam butiran
Black peppercorns
coarse pepper warmth without chilli heat
- Recipes
- 1
- Substitutions
- 1
- Warnings
- 0
Appears inSop Buntut
Identity, swaps and where to look 
Meat or seafoodGenerated visual referencepaha ayam tanpa tulang dan kulit
Boneless skinless chicken thigh
small savoury filling pre-poached for beginner-safe doneness
- Recipes
- 1
- Substitutions
- 1
- Warnings
- 1
Appears inChawanmushi
Identity, swaps and where to look 
Meat or seafoodGenerated visual referencedaging loin babi tebal tanpa tulang
Boneless thick-cut pork loin chops
rosu-katsu centre with enough thickness and fat edge to stay juicy
- Recipes
- 1
- Substitutions
- 1
- Warnings
- 1
Appears inJapanese Pork Tonkatsu
Identity, swaps and where to look 
Dry pantryGenerated visual referencebiji ginkgo kalengan
Canned ginkgo nuts
optional traditional bittersweet discovery inside each cup
- Recipes
- 1
- Substitutions
- 1
- Warnings
- 1
Appears inChawanmushi
Identity, swaps and where to look 
SpicesGenerated visual referencekayu manis cassia
Cassia bark
quiet woody warmth through the first half of the braise
- Recipes
- 1
- Substitutions
- 1
- Warnings
- 1
Appears inChinese Tomato Beef Stew
Identity, swaps and where to look 
Meat or seafoodGenerated visual referencehas dalam sapi bagian tengah
Centre-cut beef tenderloin
even 24–26 cm centrepiece that cooks uniformly inside the pastry
- Recipes
- 1
- Substitutions
- 1
- Warnings
- 1
Appears inBeef Wellington
Identity, swaps and where to look 
Meat or seafoodGenerated visual referenceayam · udang · tahu pong
Chicken, prawns, or tofu puffs
main topping warmed separately before bowls are assembled
- Recipes
- 1
- Substitutions
- 1
- Warnings
- 0
Appears inLaksa Lemak
Identity, swaps and where to look 
Dry pantryGenerated visual referencetepung roti panko Jepang bertekstur kasar
Coarse Japanese panko
large airy shards that form the characteristic light crisp shell
- Recipes
- 1
- Substitutions
- 1
- Warnings
- 1
Appears inJapanese Pork Tonkatsu
Identity, swaps and where to look 
Dry pantryGenerated visual referenceminyak kelapa
Coconut oil
defining Balinese aroma and the hot bloom for raw slices
- Recipes
- 1
- Substitutions
- 1
- Warnings
- 1
Appears inCrispy-Skin Salmon Sambal Matah
Identity, swaps and where to look 
ChilledGenerated visual referencementega tawar dingin
Cold unsalted butter
forms the warm satin emulsion around miso and lemon
- Recipes
- 1
- Substitutions
- 1
- Warnings
- 1
Appears inCrisp-Skin Salmon with Miso-Lemon Butter
Identity, swaps and where to look 
Dry pantryGenerated visual referenceebi
Dried shrimp
seafood depth
- Recipes
- 1
- Substitutions
- 1
- Warnings
- 0
Appears inLaksa Lemak
Identity, swaps and where to look