What is Bak Kwa? Bak kwa is a Chinese sweet and salty jerky. It is very popular in Chinese-Indonesian culture and this food is traditionally eaten during the Lunar New Year. This jerky is very different from American jerky. Bak kwa is grilled over charcoal while the jerky that you […]
Key lime pie is an American dessert pie made with a graham cracker crust, with a filling that consists of key lime juice, sweetened condensed milk and egg yolks. It can be served with whipped cream topping or meringue topping. The dish is named after the small key limes that […]
If you love red velvet cake, I bet you will love these cookies! These red velvet cookies are delicious, they are soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside. The sweetness of the white chocolate is balanced out with cocoa powder and a hint of coffee, it’s perfect for […]
What is Satay / Sate ? Satay or Sate is a grilled skewered seasoned meat that is usually served with sauce. It is one of the most popular street foods in Southeast Asia. The earliest preparation of Satay is believed to have originated in Java and has now spread to […]
Peanut sauce is an Indonesian sauce with a base made from ground peanuts. It has many names such as bumbu kacang, kuah kacang, pecel, or kuah sate. Thanks to Dutch colonization, it is widely used in cuisines worldwide. In Indonesia, you can find peanut sauce used as a dipping sauce […]
Gingerbread cookies are a must during the holidays. This recipe includes molasses and makes cookies that are soft in the center and crispy on the edges. They taste sweet with a mellow combination of spices, perfect for decorating during the holidays. Tips The dough is very sticky so don’t be […]
What is lontong? Lontong is compressed mashed rice that is commonly found in Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia. There are two types of lontong: plain lontong and filled lontong. Filled lontong is usually filled with vegetables and oncom (Oncom is closely related to tempeh, fermented soybeans). Lontong is usually served at […]
What is Acar? Acar [əʧɑ] is a type of pickled vegetable that is most commonly found in Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia. Acar is usually prepared in bulk and can be stored in an airtight container for weeks or even months depending on conditions. Ingredients in acar vary, the most common […]
What is Ube? Ube is a purple yam originally from the Philippines. It is characterized by its deep purple color, however you can find lavender color ube. This happens when the Ube is starchier. People often mistake Ube for purple sweet potato. Ube has a bark-like dark brown appearance while […]
What is Lumpang Cake? Lumpang cake or kue lumpang is a dessert originally from Palembang, the capital city of the Indonesian province South Sumatra. Lumpang in Indonesian means mortar. Lumpang cakes have a distinctive indentation which is reminiscent of a mortar. The cake is slightly sweet, has a bouncy texture, […]
Hello! My name is Catherine Ricardo. I was born and raised on a small island in Indonesia called Batam Island. I moved to the USA in 2013 and currently call Baltimore, Maryland home.
