Back in 2009, I had the pleasure of spending six
unforgettable days in Bali. This island, with its rich culture and history,
left me spellbound. Years later, when I returned to Indonesia (YOGYAKARTA THE KICKOFF & SURAKARTA HEARTBEAT), my passion for
Indonesian cuisine led me to savor a variety of dishes to my heart’s content.
While Indonesian cuisine
share some similarities with Malaysian Malay
cuisine, particularly in the use of sambal - a fiery blend
of fresh or red chilies, shallots, garlic, ginger, and tangy tamarind or lime
juice
- Indonesian sambal has its own unique charm. My
sambal recipe also includes terasi (belacan) for an extra layer of depth.
