Indonesian
Indonesian Nasi Goreng
Smoky, savoury fried rice with a touch of sweet soy and a fried egg on top…
Indonesian Recipes
Indonesian cuisine has a flavour all its own. Explore original, tested Indonesian recipes from Tara’s Kitchen, written for everyday home cooks.
Indonesian
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Indonesian Beef Rendang
Beef slow-cooked in coconut milk with lemongrass, ginger and chillies until dry, dark and deeply flavoured.
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Nasi Goreng
Indonesia's beloved fried rice with a savoury-sweet kecap manis glaze, topped with a fried egg.
Indonesian
Indonesian Satay Skewers
Marinated chicken skewers grilled until charred, served with a rich peanut sauce — a street-food favourite.
Indonesian
Gado-Gado
An Indonesian salad of blanched vegetables, egg and tofu under a generous peanut dressing — fresh…
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Indonesian Soto Ayam
A fragrant turmeric chicken soup with noodles, egg and fresh herbs — bright, golden and restorative.
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Indonesian Beef Soto
A clear, fragrant beef soup with lemongrass and lime leaf, topped with crispy shallots and lime…
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Indonesian Sambal Goreng Telur
Hard-boiled eggs in a fiery, sweet-spicy sambal sauce with shallots and lemongrass — a punchy Indonesian…
Indonesian
Indonesian Beef Soto
A bright, fragrant Indonesian beef soup with turmeric, lemongrass and crispy shallots — comforting and complex.
Indonesian
Indonesian Sate Ayam
Chicken skewers grilled and served with peanut sauce — Indonesia's most-loved street food.
Indonesian
Indonesian Rendang
Beef slow-cooked in coconut milk and spices until dry, dark and intensely flavoured — Indonesia's most…
About Indonesian cooking
Do I need special ingredients?
Most of our Indonesian recipes use ingredients you can find in a regular supermarket. Where something less common is needed, we suggest easy alternatives.
Are these recipes authentic?
They are inspired by Indonesian flavours and traditions, written originally and adapted to be practical for the home kitchen.