Cooking with a large red pepper doesn’t have to be expensive. Try these cheap, tasty, and filling recipes.
This Sweet and Spicy Dry Tempeh offers a harmony of textures: tempeh fried until dry and crispy combined with peanuts and crispy anchovies—each bite delivers a satisfying crunch. The sweet touch of brown sugar and sweet soy sauce blends with the warmth of spices like shallots, garlic, and fresh chilies, then enhanced by the distinctive aroma of bay leaves, kaffir lime leaves, and galangal. The slowly thickening sweet and spicy spices coat the tempeh, peanuts, and anchovies with layers of flavor full of character: fresh, warm, spicy, and sweet in one unforgettable deliciousness—perfect as a companion to warm rice or a delicious snack anytime.
Imagine the deep red color radiating from perfectly caramelized chilies and tomatoes, releasing a fresh, spicy, and slightly sweet aroma that instantly awakens the appetite. When the first bite hits your tongue, the strong savory sensation of dried shrimp adds a rich dimension to the flavor—salty, crumbly, yet delicate with hints of the sea. The textures are balanced: the melted tomatoes blend intimately with the warm aroma of spices and chilies, while the shrimp flakes provide a crunchy surprise and flavor with each bite. The aroma of kaffir lime leaves and bay leaves creates layers of fragrant aromas that are both soothing and refreshing. This sambal isn't just a side dish—it's the soul of the dish. Perfect with warm rice, fried foods, or fresh vegetables, it transforms each dish into a captivating and characterful experience.
This dish of "Braised Pork Ribs and Potatoes" is simmered over low heat with rock sugar and a variety of sauces, giving the ribs a bright red color and tender meat. At the same time, the potatoes that are fried until slightly golden absorb the rich sauce, making them crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with a rich taste. The finished dish exudes the sweet aroma of sauce and the fresh fragrance of onions and garlic, and is very delicious when eaten with rice; however, the simmering time must be properly controlled, otherwise the ribs or potatoes will lose their ideal taste due to being heated for too long.
Forest flavor: The bracken is taken from the forest, and the bacon has a smoky aroma. This name summarizes the unique flavor of the dish with the breath of the forest.
grated coconut fried to a golden hue blends harmoniously with the tender shredded chicken. Each piece of serundeng brings a balance of sweetness from the brown sugar, a touch of sourness from the tamarind juice, and the warmth of the spices—shallots, garlic, red chilies, cayenne pepper, turmeric, and coriander—that permeate throughout. The fragrance of lime leaves, galangal, and lemongrass envelops the overall aroma, creating an alluring tropical fragrance. The flavor is a dance of textures: crunchy, savory, and fragrant, with layers of complex flavors—sweet, savory, spicy, and fresh—perfect for accompanying warm rice or as a relaxing snack. This dish redefines a classic, remaining familiar yet leaving a deep flavor trail.
Both of my sons love to eat beef brisket. In the past, I would have a headache whenever I thought of stewing beef brisket, because firstly, it would take a long time to stew, and secondly, it might not be stewed until it was tender. Later I discovered that the pressure cooker is the key to stewing beef brisket. It can stew the beef brisket until it is soft, and beef brisket has become our home-cooked dish. The secret to making curry beef brisket tender and with a curry flavor is to stew it twice.