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← All cuisinesIndonesian Sunday dinners
A spice-island cuisine of pastes and grilling — shallot, garlic, chile and candlenut ground into a base, plus sweet soy and coconut. Rijsttafel is a Dutch invention; the home cooking is simpler and better.
3 plans in the Sunday Gallery.
What Indonesian plans look like
Most common mains
- duck1
- egg1
- shellfish1
How they're cooked
- Braised1
- Breaded & fried1
- Roasted1
Diets they fit
- Dairy-free3
- Pescatarian2
- Gluten-free1
- No pork, no alcohol1
- Nut-free1
The plans
- Indonesian · duckKecap Roasted Duck Supper
A Balinese‑leaning roast duck glazed in sweet kecap manis, served with a coconut‑dressed vegetable salad, crisp fried tempeh with a mild peanut dip, steamed jasmine rice, and table sambal; designed for family Sunday dinner with one bottle of off‑dry Riesling and a sparkling lime‑honey cooler for kids.
- Indonesian · eggJava Home Supper
A quietly brilliant Indonesian family supper: braised chili eggs (Telur Balado) in a glossy, slightly sweet-tart sambal, served with fluffy jasmine rice and quick pickled vegetables for crunch. Simple techniques, bold Indonesian flavors, and minimal active stove time make this a relaxed Saturday meal that finishes hot at the table.
- Indonesian · shellfishIndonesian Family Supper
A focused Indonesian weeknight menu balancing crunchy, lacquered breaded prawns with fragrant coconut rice and a vibrant peanut-dressed vegetable platter — all finished for immediate service so textures arrive at their best. The meal layers familiar sweet-salty kecap manis, creamy roasted-peanut sauce and a bright quick-pickle to keep every bite lively for adults and children alike.
How Indonesian dinners here are cooked
Diets Indonesian dinners suit
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