Discover 51 Indonesian recipes, from quick favourites to slower weekend cooking.
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◷ 55 minmedium
A comforting Indonesian dish featuring tender fish steamed in banana leaves with fragrant spices, paired with a vibrant turmeric-infused rice bowl showcasing fresh seasonal vegetables. This meal highlights slow steaming technique for delicate flavors and textures, embracing authentic Indonesian culinary tradition with a balanced protein and grain bowl composition.
Nov 27
◷ 45 minmedium
Delicate steamed chicken dumplings infused with Indonesian spices, served with a rich and slightly spicy peanut dipping sauce. Featuring a slow-steamed technique to keep the dumplings tender while highlighting seasonal fresh produce like young greens and scallions. A weeknight-friendly dish rotating poultry protein and respecting classic Indonesian flavors.
Nov 24
◷ 30 mineasy
A fragrant and healthy weeknight dish featuring fresh white fish steamed with turmeric, lime leaves, and coconut milk, served with lightly stir-fried seasonal vegetables. This recipe highlights traditional Indonesian flavors and uses steaming and stir-frying techniques to keep the preparation approachable and quick.
Nov 21
◷ 190 minmedium
A rich and aromatic Indonesian beef rendang slow-cooked to tender perfection, served alongside delicate steamed vegetable dumplings. This hearty dish highlights seasonal root vegetables in the rendang and fresh greens in the dumplings, offering a balanced and comforting weeknight meal.
Nov 19
◷ 25 mineasy
A vibrant and healthy stir-fried chicken dish featuring seasonal vegetables, inspired by traditional Indonesian flavors. This quick and approachable recipe uses familiar stir-frying techniques to deliver a balanced weeknight meal that highlights fresh produce.
Nov 16
◷ 105 minmedium
A comforting slow-braised Indonesian chicken semur featuring tender chicken thighs simmered in a rich, sweet soy and aromatic spice sauce, served with steamed jasmine rice and sautéed seasonal greens. This dish highlights warm, familiar flavors and a gentle cooking technique perfect for a weekday dinner.
Nov 14
◷ 45 mineasy
A wholesome Indonesian-inspired grain bowl featuring steamed tempeh marinated in traditional spices served over fragrant jasmine rice, accompanied by steamed seasonal vegetables and a light sambal drizzle. This dish offers a balanced combination of plant-based protein and fresh produce, highlighting familiar steaming techniques without complex cooking methods.
Nov 12
◷ 210 minmedium
A comforting Indonesian grain bowl featuring tender slow-braised beef rendang served over steamed jasmine rice with seasonal sautéed greens and fresh cucumber slices, showcasing rich traditional flavors and an approachable cooking method.
Nov 11
◷ 30 minmedium
This vibrant grain bowl features tender strips of stir-fried beef combined with seasonal vegetables like snap peas, carrots, and bell peppers, all served atop fragrant jasmine rice. The dish showcases classic Indonesian flavors with a simple soy and ginger sauce, offering a quick and balanced weeknight meal.
Nov 10
◷ 75 minmedium
A hearty and aromatic Indonesian classic, this pressure-cooked beef rendang uses tender beef slowly infused with rich coconut milk and traditional spices. Served alongside a medley of seasonal steamed vegetables to balance the richness, making it perfect for a comforting weeknight meal.
Nov 8
◷ 140 minmedium
A comforting Indonesian-inspired slow-braised chicken dish simmered in a flavorful tamarind and spice-infused broth, tenderizing the poultry while highlighting seasonal vegetables. This approachable recipe utilizes slow braising to build rich, familiar flavors ideal for weeknight dinners.
Nov 7
◷ 25 mineasy
A vibrant Indonesian-inspired stir-fry featuring protein-rich tempeh and crisp seasonal vegetables, quickly cooked to preserve texture and flavor. This dish highlights traditional Indonesian flavors using familiar stir-frying methods, perfect for a nutritious weeknight meal.
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Compare the ingredients, cooking time and equipment below to find a dish that fits your plans. Each recipe includes quantities and a step-by-step method.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 55 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: firm white fish (snapper, tilapia, or grouper), banana leaves, rinsed and cut into squares, ground turmeric, lemongrass, garlic. Equipment: steamer or large pot with steaming rack, large saucepan with lid, mixing bowls, knife, cutting board, grater.
Kitchen tip: If banana leaves are not available, use parchment paper to wrap the fish parcels.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 20 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: ground chicken, ground coriander, turmeric powder, grated fresh ginger, garlic, minced. Equipment: large mixing bowl, steamer basket or bamboo steamer, large pot or wok for steaming, small bowl, whisk or spoon, chopping board and knife.
Kitchen tip: Ensure the water is simmering gently to avoid water splashing onto dumplings during steaming.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 30 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: fresh white fish fillets, skin removed, fresh turmeric, grated (or 1 teaspoon ground turmeric), kaffir lime leaves, torn into pieces, full-fat coconut milk, vegetable oil. Equipment: steamer basket or steaming rack, large pot or wok with lid, large frying pan or wok, knife, cutting board, grater, mixing bowl, spatula or wooden spoon.
Kitchen tip: Ensure the fish is fresh and cooked through; steaming times may vary by thickness.
Preparation takes 40 minutes. Cooking takes 150 minutes. Allow 190 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef chuck, cut into 4 cm cubes, coconut milk, lemongrass stalks, bruised and cut into 5 cm pieces, garlic, minced, fresh ginger, grated. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, blender or food processor, steamer basket or bamboo steamer, mixing bowls, knife, cutting board, spoon.
Kitchen tip: For best results, choose beef cuts with good marbling for a tender and juicy rendang.
Preparation takes 10 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 25 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: chicken breast, vegetable oil, garlic, shallots, carrot. Equipment: wok or large non-stick skillet, cutting board, chef's knife, measuring spoons, spatula.
Kitchen tip: Use a hot wok or skillet to ensure quick cooking and crisp vegetables.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 90 minutes. Allow 105 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.2 kg), vegetable oil, onion, thinly sliced, garlic, minced, ginger, minced. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, rice cooker or pot for steaming rice, frying pan for greens, knife and cutting board, mixing spoon, measuring spoons and cups.
Kitchen tip: Use bone-in chicken thighs for best flavor and tenderness during slow braising.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 30 minutes. Allow 45 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: tempeh, sliced into 1 cm (0.4 inch) thick pieces, jasmine rice, water for rice, mixed seasonal vegetables (e.g., broccoli florets, carrot slices, green beans), soy sauce. Equipment: steamer basket or steaming setup, medium saucepan with lid, mixing bowl, small bowl for marinade, measuring cups and spoons, knife and cutting board.
Kitchen tip: If you don’t have a steamer, you can use a heatproof plate over a saucepan with a lid as a makeshift steamer.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 180 minutes. Allow 210 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef chuck, cut into 4 cm (1.5 inch) cubes, coconut milk, rendang spice paste, vegetable oil, shallots, finely sliced. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, cutting board, sharp knife, wooden spoon, medium saucepan, frying pan.
Kitchen tip: For deeper flavor, prepare the beef rendang a day ahead and refrigerate overnight to let the flavors meld.
Preparation takes 15 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 30 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: jasmine rice, beef sirloin or flank steak, snap peas, carrots, red bell pepper. Equipment: medium saucepan with lid, large wok or large frying pan, knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, measuring spoons, spatula or wooden spoon.
Kitchen tip: Slice the beef thinly across the grain to ensure tenderness.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 50 minutes. Allow 75 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef chuck, coconut milk, vegetable oil, shallots, garlic cloves. Equipment: pressure cooker, blender or food processor, steaming basket or steamer, knife, cutting board, wooden spoon.
Kitchen tip: Use fresh spices whenever possible to maximize flavor.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 120 minutes. Allow 140 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: chicken thighs, oil, onion, garlic, ginger. Equipment: large heavy-based pot or Dutch oven with lid, wooden spoon, measuring spoons, sharp knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: Patting chicken dry before browning helps achieve crispy skin.
Preparation takes 10 minutes. Cooking takes 15 minutes. Allow 25 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: tempeh, thinly sliced, vegetable oil, garlic, minced, shallots, thinly sliced, red chili. Equipment: frying pan or wok, knife, cutting board, spatula, measuring spoons.
Kitchen tip: Use firm tempeh to ensure it holds its shape during cooking.