This Indonesian chicken soup is my ultimate comfort food. It might take a bit of time, but it’s a labour of love—and trust me, totally worth every minute. I’ve made it before with homemade chicken stock I had tucked away in the freezer, but this version is built from scratch, and the depth of flavour is unmatched. The result? A golden, aromatic chicken broth filled with tender shredded chicken, fluffy rice, and crunchy bean sprouts, topped with crispy fried onions, fresh parsley, spring onions, and a soft-boiled egg. Every spoonful takes me right back to the bustling streets of Jakarta.…
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Continue ReadingLooking for a fast, cozy, and flavour-packed meal? This Easy Red Curry Dumpling Soup ticks all the boxes. It’s warm, spicy, creamy, and deeply comforting—the perfect weeknight dinner when you want something delicious but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. Inspired by a recipe from @brendan_pang, this soup…
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Continue ReadingCurried Broccoli & Yellow Split Pea Soup is a recipe I came up with out of necessity, and I’m so glad I did! Last night I was super tired after a long day at an event so the thought of having to go to the supermarkt to get groceries was…
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Continue ReadingVietnamese Lemongrass Chicken and Nuoc Cham Dipping Sauce is what you need when craving Vietnamese food. Juicy chicken, crispy and charred chicken skin dipped in a tangy sweet and spicy dipping sauce. Yuhum! My kind of food. The secret to this dish? Lemongrass. It adds that fresh, citrusy kick that…
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Continue ReadingRendang Ayam Padang – Coconut Chicken Rendang! If you know me at all you know I’m nuts about Indonesian food. We’ve been there on many travels and mainly the food keeps bringing us back. Rich, bold, spicy, packed with flavor—Indonesian cuisine just hits different. Every bite feels like a perfect…
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Continue ReadingMiso & Kimchi Coconut Noodle Soup: An amazing bowl of umami flavors for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, on the table within 20 minutes. This comforting yet vibrant dish brings together the deep savoriness of miso, the tangy kick of kimchi, and the rich creaminess of coconut milk. Gochujang…