Category: 🍚 Rice Meals

A whole fish is marinated in a sweet soy glaze and grilled until the skin turns dark and slightly charred, then finished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds. The sweetness of the glaze balances beautifully with a chunky red sambal on the side, while fresh lettuce, cucumber, and tomato add a crisp, cooling contrast.…

A whole fish is fried until the skin turns crisp and golden, then piled high with Dabu-Dabu — a vibrant, raw relish of diced tomato, shallot, and sliced red and green chilies, brightened with a touch of lime. Unlike pounded sambals, Dabu-Dabu stays chunky and fresh, adding a burst of color and a lively, tangy…

A mound of fluffy steamed rice sits at the center of this home-style platter, surrounded by a colorful spread of Indonesian sides: crispy spiced shredded chicken, tender beef simmered in a sweet soy gravy, a fresh raw tomato sambal, a spicy stir-fried green vegetable, and a second crispy chili-coconut topping. Nasi Campur means “mixed rice,”…

Crab and shrimp are simmered together in a thick, glossy chili-tomato sauce alongside sweet corn, finished with a scatter of toasted sesame seeds. This dish balances heat, sweetness, and umami in every bite, and the corn soaks up the rich sauce beautifully. A fresh side of lettuce, cucumber, and tomato keeps the plate light and…

Blanched water spinach and crunchy bean sprouts are piled with roasted peanuts and topped with a fresh, fiery tomato-chili sambal in this classic dish from Lombok. It’s light, vibrant, and packs a serious kick, making it a favorite side dish alongside grilled meats like Sate Rembiga or Ayam Taliwang. Pelecing Kangkung comes together in well…