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Rendang plated dishID · Minangkabau / West SumatraPatientRendangKnow exactly when the coconut milk has reduced enough.First important cueThe paste should be wet, red, and sharp-smelling before heat.3 hr 35 minSpice 4/5Nasi Goreng plated dishID · IndonesiaBeginnerNasi GorengGet separate grains and kecap gloss instead of sticky rice.First important cueLoose grains before cooking.27 minSpice 2/5Sate Ayam plated dishID · JavaIntermediateSate AyamChar edges without drying the chicken.First important cuePieces are similar size so they cook together.43 minSpice 3/5Gado-Gado plated dishID · JakartaBeginnerGado-GadoBuild a sauce that coats vegetables without turning the plate heavy.First important cueSeparate piles with distinct textures.45 minSpice 2/5Soto Ayam plated dishID · JavaBeginnerSoto AyamBuild a golden broth that tastes clean, not muddy.First important cueYellow paste with shiny oil edges.1 hr 10 minSpice 2/5Mie Goreng plated dishID · IndonesiaBeginnerMie GorengGet glossy noodles that stay springy.First important cueSpringy strands with no hard clumps.30 minSpice 2/5Bakso plated dishID · IndonesiaBeginnerBaksoMake a clear, savoury bowl that does not taste watery.First important cueLight amber broth, no foam.50 minSpice 1/5Rawon plated dishID · East JavaPatientRawonGet the deep black broth without bitterness.First important cueDark paste that smells earthy and nutty.2 hr 30 minSpice 3/5Opor Ayam plated dishID · JavaIntermediateOpor AyamKeep coconut sauce silky and aromatic.First important cueSmooth paste that smells nutty.1 hr 15 minSpice 1/5Ayam Goreng Kalasan plated dishID · Kalasan / Sleman / YogyakartaIntermediateAyam Goreng KalasanKeep the chicken juicy, the crust golden, and the kremes brittle - not greasy.First important cueA pale, smooth paste coats the chicken with no visible candlenut chunks.1 hr 45 minSpice 1/5Sop Buntut plated dishID · Jakarta restaurant traditionPatientSop BuntutBuild a clear amber broth and know exactly when oxtail is tender but still attached to the bone.First important cueThe drained pieces look clean between the bones and the pot has no grey foam stuck to it.3 hr 45 minSpice 0/5