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• Indonesian Spicy Beef Rendang Stir-Fry

  Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 120 minutes. Allow 150 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef chuck, cut into 2.5 cm cubes, vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, shallots, sliced. Equipment: large heavy-based pot or Dutch oven, wok or large frying pan, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, wooden spoon, bowl.

  Kitchen tip: For the best flavor, prepare the rendang spice paste by pounding fresh spices in a mortar and pestle or using a high-powered blender.

• Braised Indonesian Ayam Bumbu Bali with Seasonal Vegetables

  Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 70 minutes. Allow 90 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, vegetable oil, garlic, minced, fresh ginger, grated, fresh turmeric, peeled and grated (or 1 tsp ground turmeric). Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring jug.

  Kitchen tip: Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for juiciness and better flavor.

• Indonesian Chicken Bakar Skillet Supper with Seasonal Greens

  Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: chicken thighs, kecap manis, garlic, ginger, turmeric powder. Equipment: large bowl, stove-top skillet or frying pan, steaming basket or colander, pot with lid for steaming.

  Kitchen tip: Marinate the chicken up to 2 hours in advance to enhance the flavor.

• Indonesian Beef Dendeng Balado Braise

  Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 45 minutes. Allow 65 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef sirloin or round, thinly sliced, dried red chilies, deseeded and soaked in warm water, vegetable oil, large onion, sliced, cloves garlic, minced. Equipment: Pressure cooker or Instant Pot, Cutting board, Sharp knife, Measuring spoons, Measuring cup, Wooden spoon or spatula, Serving dish.

  Kitchen tip: For extra flavor, marinate the beef slices in a mixture of minced garlic, soy sauce, and a pinch of salt for 30 minutes before cooking.

• Indonesian Ayam Rica-Rica Stir-Fry with Seasonal Vegetables

  Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 35 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces, vegetable oil, red bird’s eye chilies, deseeded for less heat, chopped, shallots, peeled and sliced, garlic, minced. Equipment: wok or large frying pan, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, grater, wooden spoon or spatula, bowl.

  Kitchen tip: To reduce heat, remove seeds from bird’s eye chilies before blending.

• Braised Indonesian Beef Rendang with Coconut and Turmeric Rice

  Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 180 minutes. Allow 210 minutes in total. Makes 6 servings. Key ingredients: beef chuck, cut into 4 cm cubes, full-fat coconut milk, lemongrass stalks, bruised, garlic, minced, fresh galangal, peeled and sliced. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, medium saucepan with lid, frying pan or wok, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board.

  Kitchen tip: For deeper flavor, prepare the spice paste a day ahead and refrigerate to allow flavors to develop.

• Indonesian Chicken Siomay with Peanut Sauce

  Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: skinless, boneless chicken breast or thigh, thin wonton wrappers (about 40 wrappers), garlic, minced, shallots, minced, white pepper. Equipment: large saucepan or pot, steamer basket or steaming rack, mixing bowls, food processor or blender (optional), measuring spoons, sharp knife.

  Kitchen tip: Do not boil the poaching liquid vigorously to keep the chicken tender and juicy.

• Slow-Braised Indonesian Ayam Betutu with Seasonal Vegetables

  Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 150 minutes. Allow 175 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: cut into serving pieces, vegetable oil for braising, shallots, peeled and sliced, garlic, peeled, red chilies, deseeded for milder taste. Equipment: blender or mortar and pestle, large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven with lid, stove or slow cooker, knife, cutting board, wooden spoon.

  Kitchen tip: Use bone-in, skin-on chicken for maximum flavor and succulence.

• Indonesian Beef Semur Stew

  Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 120 minutes. Allow 140 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef chuck, cut into 4 cm cubes, vegetable oil, shallots, thinly sliced, garlic, minced, ginger, peeled and thinly sliced. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring jug.

  Kitchen tip: For extra depth, marinate the beef in sweet soy sauce with garlic and coriander for 1 hour before cooking.

• Slow-Braised Indonesian Beef Rendang with Steamed Cassava Leaves

  Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 180 minutes. Allow 210 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef chuck, cut into 4 cm cubes, coconut milk, vegetable oil, shallots, peeled and chopped, garlic, peeled and chopped. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, food processor or mortar and pestle, steamer or steaming basket, knife, cutting board, wooden spoon.

  Kitchen tip: Use fresh ingredients for the spice paste to maximize flavor.

• Indonesian Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce

  Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 35 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: chicken thighs, soy sauce, vegetable oil, ground turmeric, ground coriander. Equipment: mixing bowls, grill or grill pan, basting brush, skewers, measuring spoons, knife, cutting board, small saucepan, whisk.

  Kitchen tip: Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.

• Indonesian-Style Pressure-Cooked Chicken Braise with Coconut and Turmeric

  Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 25 minutes. Allow 40 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: chicken thighs, vegetable oil, onion, garlic, fresh turmeric root or ground turmeric. Equipment: pressure cooker, large skillet or sauté pan, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cup, wooden spoon.

  Kitchen tip: To avoid bitterness, remove kaffir lime leaves before serving.