Bakso is a beloved Indonesian meatball soup, cherished for its comforting, savory broth and springy, flavorful meatballs made from beef, chicken, or a combination. This iconic street food dish features tender meatballs served in a clear, aromatic beef broth
Soto Ayam is a fragrant and comforting Indonesian chicken soup, renowned for its vibrant yellow broth infused with turmeric, lemongrass, and aromatic spices. This hearty dish combines tender shredded chicken, vermicelli noodles, and a medley of fresh garnishes
Gado-Gado is a vibrant Indonesian vegetable salad, celebrated for its colorful medley of blanched and fresh vegetables, tofu, tempeh, and boiled eggs, all generously drizzled with a rich, creamy peanut sauce. This dish, whose name translates to “mix-mix” in Indonesian
When my husband told me he got a job offer in Jakarta, Indonesia, I didn’t know how to react. I was 28, newly married, and had only ever lived in the U.S. Sure, I had traveled abroad a couple of times, but this was different. This meant packing up our quiet life in Portland
Sate Ayam is a beloved Indonesian street food featuring tender, marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection and served with a rich, creamy peanut sauce. This dish is a harmonious blend of savory, sweet, and slightly spicy flavors, often accompanied by rice cakes (lontong) or steamed rice.
I still remember that morning in Ubud, Bali – the kind where the air smells like incense and frangipani, and everything feels slower than usual. As a solo woman traveler from India, I was used to being cautious but also curious
Ofe Nsala, also known as white soup, is a delicate and flavorful Nigerian dish originating from the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria, particularly in Anambra and Enugu states. Unlike many Nigerian soups that rely on palm oil, Ofe Nsala is a light, broth-based soup characterized
Edikaikong soup is a luxurious and nutrient-rich Nigerian dish originating from the Efik and Ibibio people of Cross River and Akwa Ibom states in southern Nigeria. This vibrant vegetable soup is made with a generous mix of ugwu (fluted pumpkin leaves) and waterleaf..
Afang soup is a flavorful and nutritious Nigerian dish originating from the Efik and Ibibio people of Cross River and Akwa Ibom states in southern Nigeria. This rich, leafy green soup is made from ground afang leaves (Gnetum africanum) and waterleaf (Talinum triangulare),
Okro soup, also known as okra soup or ila alasepo in Yoruba, is a vibrant and flavorful Nigerian dish cherished across various ethnic groups, particularly in southern and western Nigeria. Made from fresh okra (okro), which gives the soup its signature slimy