Weny's Kitchen

Bubur Ayam Komplit

2010-04-04T11:00:00.000-07:00

Bubur Ayam Komplit, means a complete set of chicken porridge, is a popular Indonesia breakfast meal. The long hourly cooked rice porridge is served with some shredded chicken and brown hard boiled egg (Telur Pindang), garnished with some sliced salty Chinese doughnut (Cakwee), tasty fried soya beans, some sliced celery & spring onions, and finally some fried shallots over the porridge. To top it up, add some sweet soya sauce, candle nuts flavoured chilli sauce, some chicken broth and some crackers. It surely is a real treat for breakfast!

Martabak Telur

2010-04-04T10:57:00.000-07:00

Martabak Telur, or egg martabak, is a crepe-like dish which mainly comprises vegetables (spring onions is commonly used), minced beef, and also chicken or duck egg for the batter - up to six eggs for a large one. The content is wrapped by a very thin pastry, then shallow-frying it in a flattened wok. It is ready to serve when it turns into golden and crisp texture. Cut into squares and served with cucumber pickles,perfect as delicious snack treat.

Bakso Super Spesial

2010-02-21T10:05:00.000-08:00

Named as Bakso Super Spesial, because it is not just ordinary bakso (meatball soup). Super, because it has one big tennis ball sized of meatball, containing boiled egg, to accompany the yellow egg noodle and the good size meatballs. Special, because it has got wontons and tofus with chicken fillings inside. So delicious, that the soup is so tasty and the choi sum (Chinese cabbage) is so crunchy. While the sprinkled chopped spring onions and fried shallots make the dish so merry. To bring to another level, add some hot chilli sauce....Hhhmmmm...yuummy.....perfect to kick the cold weather...

Opor Ayam

2010-02-21T10:04:00.000-08:00

Opor Ayam is the Indonesia special dish of yellow curry chicken. It is not exactly a curry dish, but it's got a special beautiful flavour from lemon grass, cumin, garlic, turmeric, candle nuts,ground coriander, and ginger. The coconut milk which mixed with the juice of the chicken, just add up the rich flavour of the dish. It is perfect to be served with steam rice or lontong (hard boiled rice). Topping it with sambal trasi (fish paste chilli sauce) and acar timun (cucumber pickles) will bring this dish to another level. So scrumptious!

Sambal Goreng Salmon Kentang

2010-02-21T10:02:00.000-08:00

Sambal Goreng Salmon Kentang is a unique dish for it wouldn't be listed as traditional/original Indonesian food. Using Salmon as the substitute of beef, it is cooked with potatoes and mangetout, and stir-fried in hot spicy chilli sauce. Perfect to accompany steam rice, as main course.

Ikan Saus Tauco

2010-02-21T10:01:00.000-08:00

Ikan Sambal Tauco (Fish in Salted Soy Bean Sauce) is a tasty spicy fish dish which using tauco (salted soy bean) as the sauce. So rich in flavour, because into the tauco is added some garlic, shallots, spring onion, chillies. Such a perfect dish to accompany steam rice!

Ketoprak

2010-02-21T09:58:00.000-08:00

There 2 different meaning of Ketoprak. One is a traditional performing art from Central Java, and the other one is the popular kind of food from Jakarta. Of course, we are talking about the later. The ingredients are vermicelli, bean sprouts, fried tofu coated in egg, sliced spring onions & fried shallots. Peanut sauce are poured over it, and some crackers are added before serving. Definitely a signature dish from Jakarta.

Soto Ayam Komplit

2010-02-21T09:54:00.001-08:00

Soto Ayam is the famous Indonesian style of chicken broth soup, which contains vermicelli, bean sprouts, chicken, and topped with sliced spring onions and celery, fried shallots. Perfecting the dishes, boiled egg, perkedel kentang (fried mashed potato), hot spicy chilli sauce, and prawn crackers is served along side. Either steam rice or lontong (hard boiled rice) is good to accompany this dish.

Pisang Goreng

2010-02-21T09:49:00.000-08:00

Pisang Goreng or Banana Fritters is a lovely meal perfect for snack time, tea / coffee time. The sliced banana is battered and fried until it's golden yellow. The batter should be crunchy and tasty. To make it even more delicious, grated cheese and sugar is sprinkled all over it. Guaranteed, that is so mouthwatering....:-)

Nasi Urap Komplit

2009-12-16T08:14:00.000-08:00

Nasi Urap is the name of white rice and Javanese style salads by using spicy grated coconut meat as the topping. To celebrate some special occasion, Nasi Urap Komplit is served with boiled egg, fried tofu and tempe, some meat (poultry, beef, or fish) and crackers along side. It looks so merry, so healthy, and so yummy, of course!

2009-11-20T12:26:00.001-08:00

What is so lovable about Vanilla Cupcakes is because it's surely undeniable for children and any cupcake lovers!

Suitable for any occasion, but most perfect as tea time companion, this light snack is so well flavoured and sweetened.

Nasi Rawon

2009-11-20T12:02:00.000-08:00

Nasi Rawon is a distinguished East Java style of white rice and beef soup dish for it's using the content of "Kluwek" to colour and to spice the soup itself. The dish is perfectly served with bean sprout, telor asin (salty egg), tempe gore (fried tempe), sambal trasi (chilli sauce with shrimp paste), plus krupuk (crackers).

Nasi Rawon Komplit is definitely a real exotic treat for beef lovers!

Nasi Uduk

2009-11-20T11:58:00.000-08:00

NAsi Uduk is a festive dish originally from Betawi, Jakarta. It consist of white tasty rice, accompanied with Dadar Telur ( sliced fried egg), Kering Tempe (Spicy Tempe), Daging Empal (fried beef), Krupuk (crackers), Lalapan (fresh vegies) and Sambal (hot chilli sauce). Daging Empal could be substituted with Ayam Goreng Kuning (yellow fried chicken) or Ikan Asin (salty fish). It is definitely an exquisite dish!

Otak Otak

2009-08-28T07:40:00.000-07:00

The texture of this sophisticated dish is a bit soft and squishy, the reason its name of Otak Otak. A kind of tasty fish cake, it is served with spicy sour peanut sauce along side. The fish is cooked and wrapped with banana leaf, and then BBQed. The flavour is so beautiful, that just makes the dish so mouthwatering.

Rendang

2009-08-28T07:38:00.000-07:00

Rendang is the name of this particular dish. It is originally from Minang area,and usually served for special occasion. The delicious spicy, sometimes hot, dish is often using tender beef as the main ingredient. Being cooked long with various spices, it is so perfect with steam rice.

Bakwan Malang

2009-08-28T07:35:00.000-07:00

Really love tofu, and this time it is stuffed with chicken before steaming it. Served as Bakwan Malang, it is joyous delicious soup with stuffed tofu, beef meatballs, fried wonton cointaining chicken, a little bit spring onion and fried shallot. Not to forget sambal abang-abang, this dish is perfect to compensate your hunger in the afternoon...:-)

Tahu Isi

2009-08-28T07:31:00.000-07:00

This stuffed tofu, or we usually call it as Tahu Isi, is a good dish suitable for snacks or to be served along with rice (lauk-pauk). The tofu is stuffed with chicken and peas, but could also be made specially for vegetarian by stuffing vegetable only e.g: carrots, bean sprout, cabbage. It's tasty, it's yummy, and perfect with chili for those who love it hot!

Summer Cheesecake

2009-08-28T07:27:00.000-07:00

Summer Cheesecake is a perfect name for this type of cheesecake. Eventhough it goes through no baking process, this particular cheesecake is so mouthwatering for you can taste the creamy texture of the cheese, the beautiful flavor of vanilla, the freshness hint of lemon, the summer joy of those fruit. Aand finally, the coldness brought up by whole cake just settles down your palate. A really perfect dessert during summer!

Udang Balado Cabe HIjau

2009-04-25T11:11:00.000-07:00

For those who love hot seafood dish, Udang Balado Cabe Hijau (or Prawn Sauced Green Chillies) is one good choice. The fried prawn is battered with the hot spicy green chillies. It is perfect to accompany a full meal of steam rice.

Es Teler

2009-04-25T11:02:00.000-07:00

Es Teler, which literally means Drunken Ice, is the name of this beautiful cocktail. It comprises of tropical fruits such as avocado, jack fruit, coconut meat, palm seed, and grass jelly which are mixed such a scrumptiously milky juice.For sure, it is just perfect for dessert and refreshment during summer.

Sate Ayam (Chicken Sate)

2009-03-03T07:55:00.000-08:00

Scrumptiously yummy, the Sate Ayam (Chicken Satay) is cooked with authentic Indonesian recipe, with tasty peanut sauce served alongside. The famous dish is best served with steam rice or lontong (boiled rice in bag). So mouthwatering, that surely it could also be enjoyed by itself.

Cherry Ripple Teacake

2009-03-03T04:10:00.001-08:00

For kids who love sweet yet healthy snack, the Cherry Ripple Teacake is perfect to be served for teatime. The cake is crumbly on the surface but the inside texture is so soft. And combined with the sweetness of the cherries is so intriguing that will make them come back for the second plate!

Klepon

2009-02-23T01:45:00.000-08:00

A beautiful dessert called Klepon, which is made of tapioca filled with melted palm sugar, and covered with coconut grated coconut meat. This Javanese style dish is suitable as dessert or snack during afternoon tea time and leaves the flavour of sweetness in our mouth. Suitable for vegetarian, this dish leaves beautiful sensation of sweetness and tastefulness.

Ikan Bumbu Mangut

2009-02-23T01:43:00.001-08:00

A fish dish named Ikan Bumbu Mangut is an excellent dish to accompany steam rice. Some tasty coconut milk is poured over the fried Travelli Fish. This is a genuinely local cooking style of Javanese.

Raisin Chocolate Cheesecake

2009-02-11T09:30:00.000-08:00

A silken smooth cheesecake with a creamy velvety texture. The skillful combination of cheese, chocolate and raisins produces a distinctive and refreshing taste with a layer of sophistication. Presented on a crust of bourbon biscuits, this creative cheesecake is a splendidly scrumptious dessert for any occasion.

White Chocolate Cheesecake

2009-01-31T09:16:00.000-08:00

A delightful cheesecake, specially baked in a water bath to ensure gentle heating and locked-in moisture throughout the entire baking time. The result is a luscious golden texture that is splendidly smooth and creamy. The dark chocolate cookie base contrasts beautifully with the white chocolate mixed with sweet hints of almond. And a gorgeous whiff of vanilla accompanies each bite. Great with hot beverages or simply pleasurable on its own.

Ayam Goreng Cabe Hijau

2009-01-28T06:59:00.000-08:00

Called as Ayam Goreng Cabe Hijau (Fried Chicken Green Chili Sauce), the dish is a perfect accompaniment for steam rice. Battered and fried, the chicken delivers the taste of spice especially from the chili, and with a hit of sourness from the lime. A very good dish to have for your meal time!

Blueberry Cheesecake

2009-01-21T06:33:00.000-08:00

So scrumptiously yummy, the Blueberry Cheesecake is so creamy in texture. The crust leaves sweetness on your palate. Served with the toppings of blueberry sauce and fresh blueberry, which give the notion of refreshment. All in all, it's a beautiful cake that one can't have once!

Kering Tempe

2008-12-22T00:03:00.000-08:00

A plate of sliced, crispy, delicious Tempe which could be combined with nuts and or anchovy. Suitable for vegetarian too.

Tempe

2008-12-21T23:46:00.000-08:00

Food material called Tempe is very good especially for vegetarian. It is rich with its high protein, and other subtances and vitamins that is important to our body. Made of soy bean which is being fermented, it reiquires delicate handling and goes through complicated process. When it's ready, it could be stored in the fridge. It can be cooked with a simple recipe, e.g: to marinate it in garlic crush and salt solutions before frying it.

Sayur Asem

2008-12-21T23:42:00.001-08:00

A bowl of delicious beef vegetables soup with exotic flavour of the beef and tamarind. The vegetables comprise of carrot, chow-chow, corn, cabbage, long bean, ground nut. Scrumptiously yummy...

Ayam Panggang Klaten

2008-12-21T23:33:00.000-08:00

A distingushed chicken dish, Ayam Panggang Klaten, is oraiginated from Kalasan, Central Java. It could be served with Tempe & Tahu Bacem alongs side, and perfectly accompanied by Sambal Trasi and fresh salads. They are marinated in a special seasoning and subdeguently roasted. The chicken is tender and juicy, with a slightly sweet flavour. The chicken is so tender that the bone can be eaten.

Lamb Chop (Kambing Bakar)

2008-09-06T07:22:00.000-07:00

Lamb Chop is very much enjoyed during Summer time feast. With our family recipe, the dish becomes a very special dish because the meat is so tasty, juicy and tender. The mouthwatering dish is perfectly served with the hot spicy soy sauce and accompanied by white rice and salads along side.

Ayam Goreng Kalasan

2008-06-07T04:21:00.000-07:00

This dish originated from Kalasan, Central Java. The chicken is the main dish but the tempe and tofu can serve as sidedishes. They are marinated in a special seasoning and deepfried in sunflower oil. The chicken is tender and juicy, with a slightly sweet flavour. The chicken is so tender that the bone can be eaten. The remains of the marinade are mixed with flour, fried and sprinkled over the chicken as garnish before it is served.

Accompanying this dish is sweet and spicy sauce made of fish paste, chilli, tomatoes and a fine selection of spices guaranteed to tingle your taste buds. The garden salad served on the side freshens and cleans your palate at the end of the meal.

Tempe Burger

2008-06-07T03:39:00.000-07:00

Tempe burgers are fresh homemade tempe (fermented soybean) coated with golden breadcrumbs and served between two toasted buns. Sweet chili is drizzled on the tempe, which is then topped with grated cheese, crisp iceberg lettuce, juicy ripe tomatoes, thin slices of sweet onion and a dollop of creamy mayonnaise.

Vegetarian-friendly but highly recommended for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike!

Chicken Noodle ala Bakmie GM

2008-04-13T01:47:00.001-07:00

The recipe of this dish was adapted from a very popular noodle restaurant in Jakarta. This mouthwatering dish comprises of a generous portion of noodles, with succulent pieces of mushroom and chicken placed on top and blanched crunchy choy sum on the side. A separate bowl of tasty chicken broth is served with this dish. If that's not enough to topple you off your seat, we're adding in delicious fried wonton containing chicken/fish filling with special chilli sauce to complement the taste. No wonder Indonesians are going crazy over Bakmie GM!

Ayam Sumpuh aka Ayam Bumbu Bali

2008-04-12T00:17:00.001-07:00

Ayam Sumpuh, also known as Ayam Bumbu Bali, is made of chicken cooked with a various selection of spices and coconut milk. It is a bit spicy and tasty, and the chicken is so juicy and tender. A western way of cooking, roasting, is adapted perfecting the dish. It is an ideal companion as served with the warm rice.

Ayam Garang Asem

2008-04-05T02:01:00.000-07:00

Another sophisticated cooking style from Central Java, to steam the chicken which is wraped in banana leaves with all the spices included. The juice and tenderness of the chicken go along with the tastefulness and and soury sensation that derives from tomato and "blimbing wuluh". This dish is a good match with warm steam rice.

Ikan Bumbu Acar

2008-04-05T01:38:00.001-07:00

Ikan Bumbu Acar is the fried and marinated Tilapia Fish, which is just perfect for a family feast. The dish is tasty, spicy, and a little bit sour , which leaves us to dig the excitement to its bone.

Kue Lapis Singkong

2008-04-05T00:59:00.001-07:00

Called as Kue Lapis Singkong, this particular dish is made of layered Cassava and covered in grated coconut meat. This Batavian style dish is suitable as dessert or snack during afternoon tea time and leaves the flavour of sweetness in our mouth. This is suitable for vegetarian. We could also serve it with grated cheese, gives a more beautiful sensation of sweetness and tastefulness.

Siomay Bandung

2008-04-02T11:41:00.001-07:00

A portion of freshly steamed Siomay Bandung is enough to fill up your stomach during afternoon tea time. The Siomay Bandung, which is often described as the Indonesian way of Dim Sum, comprised of chicken and fish and served with peanut sauce along side.

The tastefulness and tenderness of the dish is accompanied by the spicy sour sauce, and that will makes your stomach craving for some more. In spite of commonly served as snack, the Siomay Bandung could also be enjoyed as a main meal, with steamed potatoes, tofu, and a boiled egg.

Lumpia Semarang

2008-04-01T07:23:00.001-07:00

Originally from Semarang, Central Java, the delicious taste of Lumpia Semarang is emerging in London. Freshly delivered from Weny's Kitchen, the crispy spring roll is served with Acar (cucumber and chili pickles) as well as Brown Sauce along side. The Lumpia is stuffed with bamboo shoots, eggs or chicken, prawn. For the vegetarian lovers, it could be made into a vegetarian style consisting of carrot, grean peas, and mushroom. Still, it doesn't leave the tastefulness of the Lumpia, the freshness of Acar, and the excitement of the Brown Sauce.