Category:Indonesian Recipes

In the preparation process of a recipe, one of the most important things to remember is the fact that the mixture of condiments and ingredients is vital for all recipes. To make sure you know what you put inside the dish, you need to grind the spices yourself. You first start with the hard ones, such as garlic, shallots, nuts galangal and lemongrass. Then you can add the softer ones, the turmeric, ginger and chilies, finally, you should add some shrimp paste and tamarind juice and mix everything well. This mixture is then used to season all kind of meats, from grilled chicken to deep fried fish or lamb. Preparing an Indonesian recipe can be a difficult but interesting experience. Usually strict rules do not apply to the cooking process, since any personal touch is appreciated as inventive. However, you can still follow some simple rules to prepare great dishes. For making a great appetizer, you can prepare the steamed Dumplings Bandung Style (Siomay Bandung) by cutting all steamed dumpling, potatoes or vegetables, depending on what exactly you prefer, and then pouring the sauce on top. The sauce is usually made of sweet soy sauce and lime juice, but you can add other condiments obtaining the flavor you prefer.