Cooking Is My Way

Tomato, Cucumber, and Onion Salad / Acar Ketimun

2009-11-05T06:00:00.000+07:00

Preparation time: 25 minutesServes 61 cucumber, washed well1 tomato, skin and seeds removed,diced*1 small onion, cut into thin slices3 tbsp. rice wine vinegar or whitewine vinegar2 tsp. sugar1 red chili pepper, seeded andchopped**pinch of saltWith a vegetable peeler, remove strips of skin from cucumber lengthwise, leaving some of the skin intact to add color to the salad. Cut the ends from the

Spicy Fruit Salad / Rujak

2009-11-04T06:00:00.000+07:00

Preparation time: 25 minutesServes 61 chayote, peeled1 Granny Smith apple, cored2 cucumbers, peeled and cut in halflengthwise with seeds removed*1 mango**1 orange, peeled and divided intosections1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper1/4 tsp. shrimp paste3 tbsp. brown sugar1/2 tsp. salt1 tsp. tamarind, dissolved in 1 tbsp.warm water1 14-oz. can diced pineapple,drainedCoarsely chop chayote, apple, cucumbers,

Vanilla Gelatin Pudding / Puding Vanila

2009-11-03T21:28:00.004+07:00

Preparation time: 30 minutesChilling time: overnightServes 62 envelopes plain gelatin powder 4 c. milk1 tbsp. sugar1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 c. canned mandarin orangeFollow directions on the package to dissolve the gelatin.In a separate pan, combine milk, sugar, and vanilla and bring to a boil, stirring frequently.Remove from heat and add gelatin segments and mandarin orange slices, stirring

Banana Fritters / Pisang Goreng

2009-10-23T08:09:00.003+07:00

Preparation time: 10 minutesCooking time: 10 minutesServes 43/4 c. flour1/2 tsp. salt3/4 to 1 c. water1 lime, zested and cut into wedges4 small, ripe bananas1 c. canola oil for frying1 tbsp. sugarIn a medium bowl, combine flour and salt.Add enough water to make a smooth batter that is somewhat thick. Add lime zest and mix well.Peel bananas and dip them in the batter 2 or 3 times, until well

Festive Rice / Nasi Kuning

2009-10-11T09:43:00.004+07:00

Preparation time: 45 minutesCooking time: 30 minutesServes 4 to 6The turmeric in this recipe tints the rice a fun, bright yellow hue4 tbsp. canola oil2 cloves garlic, minced2 medium onions, chopped fine1 tbsp. turmeric1 lb. uncooked Thai fragrant rice3 c. water1 14-oz. can reduced-fat coconut milk2 stalks lemongrass1 tsp. salt1 red chili pepper, seeded and chopped1 medium cucumber, peeled and

Country Potato Soup with Truffle

2009-10-08T19:07:00.005+07:00

Serves: 48 oz butter2 leeks, white part only, diced small¼ cup finely diced onion5 potatoes, peeled1 qt white chicken stock1 Tbsp salt1 cup heavy cream1 Tbsp finely chopped thyme1 oz white truffle oilTo taste, kosher saltTo taste, cracked black pepper1 egg, cooked medium, chopped16 slices truffle1 tsp finely chopped chivesIn a medium, heavy-bottomed stockpot, melt 4 oz of the butter over low heat

My Breakfast Sandwich

2009-10-07T09:07:00.005+07:00

Serves: 4An exceptional breakfast sandwich that can utilize the previous night’s roasted meats and vegetables. You can use corned beef with potatoes and onions, roasted turkey with beets or apples, or pork loin with caramelized root vegetables. The possibilities are endless.HASH1 onion, small, diced ¼ in.1 Tbsp butter, unsalted1 tsp Chefnique Pâté Spice or other poultry spice blend1¼ cups corned

Gado-Gado

2009-10-07T08:54:00.000+07:00

This classic Indonesian salad is very easy to make. Feel free to substitute other vegetables you may have on hand for some of the ones listed here.Yams can be a tasty substitution for red potatoes, and peeled broccoli stalks can stand in for green beans.Preparation time: 20 minutesCooking time: 45 minutesServes 61 c. red potatoes (about 2 medium potatoes)1 c. fresh green beans, ends trimmed2 c.

Sweet and Sour Beef Sate with Peanut Sauce / Sate Daging Sapi

2009-10-06T03:28:00.002+07:00

Preparation time: 25 minutesCooking time: 10 minutesMarinating time: 1 hourServe 4Sate—skewered pieces of beef or chicken cooked over hot coals—is a popular snack and appetizerin Indonesia.This recipe is for beef sate, but you can easily substitute chicken.Typically, the meatis served with a spicy peanut sauce called sambal kacangSate2 tsp. ground coriander1/4 tsp. ground cumin2 cloves garlic,

Vegetable Sour Soup / Sayur Asam

2009-10-06T03:08:00.003+07:00

Preparation time: 25 minutesCooking time: 20 minutesServes 41 tsp. tamarind5 tbsp. warm water1 shallot, sliced3 cloves garlic, minced1 inch-long piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced1 red chili pepper, seeded and sliced*3 tbsp. raw peanuts1 tsp. shrimp paste1/2 tsp. salt5 c. low-fat chicken or vegetable broth1/2 c. salted peanuts, coarsely chopped2 tbsp. brown sugar1 chayote, peeled, seeded, and

Balinese Vegetable Soup / Sayur Oelih

2009-10-06T02:41:00.002+07:00

5 c. water1 c. fresh green beans1 clove garlic, minced2 candlenuts or macadamia nuts or4 almonds1/2 tsp. shrimp paste2 to 3 tsp. ground coriander2 tbsp. vegetable oil1 whole shallot, sliced thin1 14-oz. can reduced-fat coconut milk2 salam leaves*1 c. bean sprouts2 tbsp. lemon juice1/2 tsp. saltIn a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Wash green beans and trim the ends. Carefully add beans to