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Kering Tempe (Sweet and Spicy Tempeh)

Kering Tempe (Sweet and Spicy Tempeh) by Lidia Ratnawati

If you ask me, if there is some thing in this world I've never get tired of, my answer would've been tempe..Okay maybe too exaggerated..but to be honest, I really really love this protein source, that I am willing to make it on my own because it is so hard to get this one here in Edmonton. Normally I make tempe during summer, when the…

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Crispy Tofu with Dipping Sauce

Crispy Tofu with Dipping Sauce by Lidia Ratnawati

Recently, my dear husband who is a well-known meat eater switches his eating habit. Well, he still loves to eat meat though, but he's been asking more for veggies, fish and tofu. The last one is his addiction now. I've tried to prepare it in various way, steaming, another steaming with some filling, frying and other variation of…

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Soto Kudus

Soto Kudus by Lidia Ratnawati

Kudus literally means holy in bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian language), this also refer to a name of town in Central Java. And Soto Kudus is kinda chicken soup which originally came from that small town. The things which distinguish this soup from any other chicken soto are the use of a lot of fried garlic and the addition of cumin and…

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Wonton Making - My Way

Wonton Making - My Way by Lidia Ratnawati

Since I took some pictures of meal making in the process, I feel like sharing this step-by-step post. Wonton is chosen here. As you may know, wonton is a dumpling which normally found in some Chinese cuisines. It could be various in fillings (minced pork, chicken, shrimp, or veggies), shapes and the way to serve (steam, boil, broil or…

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Ox Tongue Steak - Transforming Yuck into Yumm!

Ox Tongue Steak - Transforming Yuck into Yumm! by Lidia Ratnawati

Is there anything in life that first you said iyuhhh..(read: yuck!!), but then you realized it tastes damn good? It is not a head turning thing, but at the end it makes your eyes balling as reaching excitement. This is one of a kind..the one to which once I got a strong gag, but when I dared to try it, I feel disappointment..yes,…

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Kue Nagasari (Steamed Banana Snack)

Kue Nagasari (Steamed Banana Snack) by Lidia Ratnawati

My husband and I have been craving for some traditional snacks which we normally had back then in our country, Indonesia. We have gazillion kinds of traditional snacks with various main ingredients. This time we wanted to have something sweet and savoury in one package. And the choice went to this banana snack. It was the first time…

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Clam Chowder

Clam Chowder by Lidia Ratnawati

Directions:Drain juice from clams into a large skillet over the onions, celery, potatoes and carrots. Add water to cover, and cook over medium heat until tender. Meanwhile, in a large, heavy saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Whisk in cream and stir constantly until thick and smooth. Stir in…

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Colorful Stir Fried Lunch

Colorful Stir Fried Lunch by Lidia Ratnawati

One of these days, I stocked up a lot of vegetables in the fridge and felt like cooking them all at once, before they were going rotten. Thus, this is what I chose...easy to prepare, healthy and yummy. So happy to see the kids eating it fast..(patting my own chest..you know, how hard it is to get kids eating veggies).Here is my "not…

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Peanut Butter Cookies - Christmas Count Down

Peanut Butter Cookies - Christmas Count Down by Lidia Ratnawati

Don't you love failure-free baking? This cookie is one of them, you'll never fail to prepare it..and it tastes so good too. Let say it is also nice for gift basket goodies (for allergic-free family of course!).And hey..it's 2nd day of Christmas...uh ah..(running around, packing and preparing for our trip tomorrow).Read the original…

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Grilled Mixed-Mini Seafood - Christmas Count Down

Grilled Mixed-Mini Seafood - Christmas Count Down by Lidia Ratnawati

I intended to put "mini" on the title of this post..yes..when I said just grilled mixed seafood the other day, one of my friends said "wow..it's luxury"..he might have thought bout lobster, salmon, king crab, or any other giant-expensive seafood...Too bad, none of those cooked this time. I just purchased the mixed cut seafood, the one…

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