Indonesian recipes
Fast, fridge-friendly Indonesian recipes for 1–2 — weeknight-quick meals tuned for busy cooks in Singapore & SEA.
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Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)
Sweet-savoury fried rice with kecap manis and a fried egg — Indonesia's national comfort dish in 15 min.
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Indomie-Style Mie Goreng
Stir-fried instant noodles done right — egg, greens and a sweet-savoury glaze in under 10 minutes.
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Telur Balado (Eggs in Chilli Sauce)
Boiled eggs in a punchy red chilli-tomato sambal — big flavour, cheap, freezer-pantry friendly.
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Tempeh & Tofu Kecap
Crispy tempeh and tofu in a sticky sweet-soy glaze — a protein-packed vegan plate in 18 minutes.
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Indonesian Sayur Lodeh (Quick Veg Coconut Stew)
A gentle coconut vegetable stew — clear out the crisper drawer into one comforting pot.
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Ayam Goreng (Indonesian Fried Chicken)
Chicken simmered in turmeric and aromatics, then fried crisp — golden, fragrant Indonesian fried chicken in 30 minutes.
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Ayam Kecap (Soy-Braised Chicken)
Chicken braised in sweet soy with shallots, garlic and tomato — sticky, savoury and easy.
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Orak-Arik (Indonesian Scrambled Egg & Veg)
Soft scrambled egg tossed with cabbage and carrot — a homey, 15-minute Indonesian way to turn a couple of eggs into a meal.
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Tahu Telur (Tofu Omelette)
Crispy tofu folded into a golden omelette, finished with a sweet-soy peanut drizzle.
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Capcay (Indonesian Mixed Vegetable Stir-Fry)
A bright, garlicky stir-fry of whatever vegetables you have, in a light glossy sauce.
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Soto Ayam (Indonesian Chicken Soup)
A golden turmeric chicken soup with glass noodles, sprouts and boiled egg — fragrant comfort in a bowl in 30 minutes.
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Bubur Ayam (Chicken Porridge)
Silky rice porridge with shredded chicken, spring onion and fried shallots — Indonesian comfort food for any time of day.
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Tempe Mendoan (Crispy Battered Tempeh)
Thin tempeh slices in a herby turmeric batter, fried until just golden and soft — an addictive Indonesian snack in 20 minutes.
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Tumis Buncis (Stir-Fried Long Beans)
Long beans stir-fried with shallots, dried shrimp and sambal — a punchy, quick Indonesian vegetable side in 15 minutes.
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Gado-Gado (Salad with Peanut Sauce)
Blanched vegetables, potato and egg under a rich peanut sauce — Indonesia’s beloved warm salad in 25 minutes.
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Perkedel Kentang (Potato Fritters)
Crispy mashed-potato fritters with shallot and spring onion — a moreish Indonesian side that turns a few potatoes into a treat.
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Oseng Tempe (Sweet-Spicy Tempeh Stir-Fry)
Crisp tempeh glazed in sweet soy, tamarind and chilli — a sticky, savoury 20-minute Indonesian favourite over rice.
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Terong Balado (Spicy Fried Eggplant)
Soft fried eggplant smothered in a sweet-spicy shallot-chilli sambal — a bold Indonesian side in 25 minutes.