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 referenceminyak netral
Neutral oil
helps the bumbu fry until glossy before coconut milk goes in
- Recipes
- 9
- Substitutions
- 0
- Warnings
- 1
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
SpicesGenerated visual referencekemiri
Candlenut
rounds and lightly thickens the yellow bumbu
- Recipes
- 4
- Substitutions
- 0
- Warnings
- 2
SaucesGenerated visual referencekecap manis
Kecap manis
sweet soy glaze and colour
- Recipes
- 4
- Substitutions
- 2
- Warnings
- 1
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
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
Fresh produceGenerated visual reference
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 referencemustard Dijon
Dijon mustard
sharp, thin coating brushed onto the warm seared beef
- Recipes
- 2
- Substitutions
- 0
- 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 referenceair jeruk limau
Fresh lime juice
brightens the rich glaze after the heat is turned off
- Recipes
- 2
- Substitutions
- 0
- Warnings
- 1
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
Dry pantryGenerated visual referencekacang tanah goreng
Roasted peanuts
sauce body and roasted sweetness
- Recipes
- 2
- Substitutions
- 0
- Warnings
- 2
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 referencebayam muda
Baby spinach
green colour and a flexible crêpe moisture barrier
- Recipes
- 1
- Substitutions
- 0
- Warnings
- 1
Appears inBeef Wellington
Identity, swaps and where to look 
Dry pantryGenerated visual referencesoda kue · natrium bikarbonat
Baking soda or sodium bicarbonate
raises pH just enough to soften the exterior into a crispable coating
- Recipes
- 1
- Substitutions
- 0
- Warnings
- 1
Appears inUltra-Crispy Smashed Potatoes
Identity, swaps and where to look 
SpicesGenerated visual referencedaun bay
Bay leaf
quiet savoury perfume in the jus
- Recipes
- 1
- Substitutions
- 0
- Warnings
- 1
Appears inBeef Wellington
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 
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 
SaucesGenerated visual referencecuka hitam Chinkiang
Chinkiang black vinegar
dark aromatic acid served with ginger, never poured into the filling
- Recipes
- 1
- Substitutions
- 0
- Warnings
- 1
Appears inXiao Long Bao
Identity, swaps and where to look 
Meat or seafoodGenerated visual referencekulit babi yang sudah dibersihkan
Cleaned pork skin
collagen source that makes the natural soup aspic firm enough to dice
- Recipes
- 1
- Substitutions
- 0
- Warnings
- 1
Appears inXiao Long Bao
Identity, swaps and where to look 
SpicesGenerated visual referencecengkeh dan kayu manis
Cloves and cinnamon
restrained warm spice behind the beef
- Recipes
- 1
- Substitutions
- 0
- Warnings
- 1
Appears inSop Buntut
Identity, swaps and where to look