SaucesGenerated visual referenceanggur merah kering
Dry red wine
fruit, acidity, and reduction depth in the jus
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- 2
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- 2
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Fresh produceGenerated visual referenceair jeruk limau
Fresh lime juice
brightens the rich glaze after the heat is turned off
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- 2
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- 0
- Warnings
- 1
Fresh produceGenerated visual referencekunyit segar
Fresh turmeric
gold colour and earthy warmth
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- 2
- Substitutions
- 1
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- 1
SpicesGenerated visual referencelada hitam yang baru digiling
Freshly ground black pepper
restrained heat on the beef and mushroom layer
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- 2
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- 0
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- 0
Fresh produceGenerated visual referencedaun salam
Indonesian bay leaf
distinctive savoury leaf aroma in the pale braise
- Recipes
- 2
- Substitutions
- 1
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- 1
GarnishGenerated visual referencelemon
Lemon
fresh acid served as a wedge rather than soaked into the crust
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- 2
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- 2
- Warnings
- 0
Dry pantryGenerated visual referencebihun · mi laksa
Rice noodles
soft base for broth
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- 2
- Substitutions
- 0
- Warnings
- 0
Dry pantryGenerated visual referencekacang tanah goreng
Roasted peanuts
sauce body and roasted sweetness
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- 2
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- 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 referencesambal
Sambal
heat served at the table so the broth stays clean
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- 2
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- 0
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- 0
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
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- 2
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- 1
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- 2
ChilledGenerated visual referencementega tawar
Unsalted butter
familiar Jakarta hotel-style aroma for the sautéed alliums
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- 2
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- 1
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- 1
Dry pantryGenerated visual referencegula pasir
White sugar
a small amount rounds the pepper and nutmeg without making sweet soup
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- 0
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- 0
Dry pantryGenerated visual referencegula putih
White sugar
rounds the acidic sauces into the familiar sweet-tangy condiment
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- 0
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- 0
ChilledGenerated visual referencepastri puff berbahan mentega
All-butter puff pastry
laminated outer shell that must stay cold and bake crisp
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- 1
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- 1
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- 1
Appears inBeef Wellington
Identity, swaps and where to look 
Fresh produceGenerated visual referencesawi hijau
Asian greens
fresh bite
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- 1
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- 0
- Warnings
- 0
Appears inBakso
Identity, swaps and where to look 
Fresh produceGenerated visual referencebayam muda
Baby spinach
green colour and a flexible crêpe moisture barrier
- Recipes
- 1
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- 0
- 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 
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 
Dry pantryGenerated visual referencetusuk sate
Bamboo skewers
portioning and grill handling
- Recipes
- 1
- Substitutions
- 0
- Warnings
- 0
Appears inSate Ayam
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 bagian sengkel · sandung lamur
Beef chuck
collagen-rich cut that survives a long braise
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- 1
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- 1
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- 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
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- 1
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- 1
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- 1
Appears inChinese Tomato Beef Stew
Identity, swaps and where to look 
Meat or seafoodGenerated visual referencebakso sapi
Beef meatballs
main protein and bounce
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- 1
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- 0
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- 0
Appears inBakso
Identity, swaps and where to look 
Meat or seafoodGenerated visual referencedaging sapi sengkel · sandung lamur
Beef shin or chuck
slow-cooked beef with broth body
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- 1
- Substitutions
- 0
- Warnings
- 0
Appears inRawon
Identity, swaps and where to look 
Dry pantryGenerated visual referencekaldu sapi
Beef stock
clear savoury broth
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- 1
- Substitutions
- 0
- Warnings
- 0
Appears inBakso
Identity, swaps and where to look 
SpicesGenerated visual referencemerica hitam
Black pepper
light seasoning on the salmon flesh
- Recipes
- 1
- Substitutions
- 0
- Warnings
- 0
Appears inCrispy-Skin Salmon Sambal Matah
Identity, swaps and where to look 
SpicesGenerated visual referencebutiran lada hitam
Black peppercorns
gentle whole-spice infusion in the jus
- Recipes
- 1
- Substitutions
- 0
- Warnings
- 0
Appears inBeef Wellington
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 
ChilledGenerated visual referencetelur rebus
Boiled eggs
rich topping for each bowl
- Recipes
- 1
- Substitutions
- 0
- Warnings
- 0
Appears inSoto Ayam
Identity, swaps and where to look 
Meat or seafoodGenerated visual referenceayam bertulang
Bone-in chicken
broth body and shredded topping
- Recipes
- 1
- Substitutions
- 0
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- 0
Appears inSoto Ayam
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
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- 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
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- 1
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- 1
Appears inJapanese Pork Tonkatsu
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Dry pantryGenerated visual referencegula cokelat · dibagi
Brown sugar, divided
12 g balances tare and 12 g rounds the chashu braise
- Recipes
- 1
- Substitutions
- 0
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- 0
Appears inTonkotsu Shoyu Ramen
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
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- 1
Appears inChawanmushi
Identity, swaps and where to look