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A spread of Indonesian & Malaysian dishes

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Indonesian & Malaysian Recipes

58 recipes — each showing allergens, prep time, and servings. Page 2 of 3.

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Kue Lapis — Indonesian & Malaysian recipe Indonesian & Malaysian Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Kue Lapis

Steamed Indonesian layer cake built one color at a time — coconut-milk-sweet, gently spiced with pandan, and satisfyingly chewy.

60 min Serves 8
No listed common allergens
Nasi Uduk — Indonesian & Malaysian recipe Indonesian & Malaysian Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Nasi Uduk

Jakarta's fragrant coconut-steamed rice infused with lemongrass and pandan, served with crispy tempeh, egg, and sambal — a morning staple worth savoring.

40 min Serves 4
No listed common allergens
Beef Rendang — Indonesian & Malaysian recipe Indonesian & Malaysian Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Beef Rendang

Slow-braised in coconut milk and a fierce spice paste until the sauce caramelizes into the meat — rich, deeply aromatic, and fall-apart tender.

180 min Serves 3
No listed common allergens
Nasi Padang — Indonesian & Malaysian recipe Indonesian & Malaysian Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Nasi Padang

A lavish Sumatran spread — steamed rice surrounded by bold curries, rendang, sambal, and braised greens, letting you build every mouthful your way.

90 min Serves 4
Soy
Sate Padang — Indonesian & Malaysian recipe Indonesian & Malaysian Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Sate Padang

Skewered beef from West Sumatra served in a thick, golden turmeric-spiced gravy that sets this satay apart from its peanut-sauced cousins.

75 min Serves 4
Peanut Tree nut
Kuih Ketayap — Indonesian & Malaysian recipe Indonesian & Malaysian Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Kuih Ketayap

Delicate pandan crepes rolled around sweet, caramelized coconut filling — fragrant, soft, and a little indulgent, these Malay sweets disappear fast.

30 min Serves 8 Kid-friendly
Egg Wheat
Ayam Bakar — Indonesian & Malaysian recipe Indonesian & Malaysian Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Ayam Bakar

Indonesian grilled chicken glazed in sweet soy and spices, smoky-charred over a flame and basted until glossy.

75 min Serves 8
Soy Wheat
Otak-Otak — Indonesian & Malaysian recipe Indonesian & Malaysian Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Otak-Otak

Spiced fish paste wrapped in banana leaves and grilled until fragrant — a smoky, custard-soft Southeast Asian snack with a gentle chili heat.

40 min Serves 2
Egg Fish Seafood
Rawon — Indonesian & Malaysian recipe Indonesian & Malaysian Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Rawon

East Java's signature jet-black beef soup, its inky depth from keluak nut, rich and earthy — topped with bean sprouts, egg, and a squeeze of lime.

120 min Serves 3
Egg
Murtabak — Indonesian & Malaysian recipe Indonesian & Malaysian Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Murtabak

A crispy pan-fried parcel stuffed with spiced minced meat, egg, and onion — Malaysia's indulgent street-market favorite, golden and satisfying.

45 min Serves 2
Egg Wheat
Rujak Buah — Indonesian & Malaysian recipe Indonesian & Malaysian Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Rujak Buah

A bracing Indonesian fruit salad of crunchy unripe fruit tossed in a sweet, spicy, and tangy palm sugar and tamarind dressing.

25 min Serves 4
Peanut
Teh Tarik — Indonesian & Malaysian recipe Indonesian & Malaysian Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Teh Tarik

Malaysia's frothy 'pulled' milk tea, blended hot between cups until silky and caramel-sweet — the drink that brings everyone to the kopitiam.

10 min Serves 2
Dairy
Hainanese Chicken Rice — Indonesian & Malaysian recipe Indonesian & Malaysian Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Hainanese Chicken Rice

Silky poached chicken over fragrant ginger-garlic rice, served with chili sauce and dark soy — a beloved Southeast Asian classic of understated perfection.

60 min Serves 4
Sesame
Gudeg — Indonesian & Malaysian recipe Indonesian & Malaysian Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Gudeg

Yogyakarta's slow-cooked young jackfruit, braised for hours in coconut milk and palm sugar until tender, sweet, and deeply flavored — a Javanese treasure.

180 min Serves 4
No listed common allergens
Tempeh Goreng — Indonesian & Malaysian recipe Indonesian & Malaysian Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Tempeh Goreng

Sliced fermented soybean cake fried until golden and nutty-crisp — a humble, protein-rich Indonesian staple with satisfying crunch and umami depth.

20 min Serves 4
Soy
Ikan Bakar — Indonesian & Malaysian recipe Indonesian & Malaysian Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Ikan Bakar

Whole fish marinated in turmeric and chili paste, then grilled over charcoal until smoky and charred — a coastal classic served with fragrant sambal.

30 min Serves 4
Fish Seafood Shellfish +2
Mee Rebus — Indonesian & Malaysian recipe Indonesian & Malaysian Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Mee Rebus

Yellow noodles bathed in a thick, sweet-savory gravy made from sweet potato and spices, topped with boiled egg and crispy shallots — uniquely Malaysian.

45 min Serves 7 Kid-friendly
Egg Seafood Shellfish +2
Soto Betawi — Indonesian & Malaysian recipe Indonesian & Malaysian Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Soto Betawi

A rich Jakarta beef soup simmered in coconut milk and aromatic spices, served over potatoes and tomatoes with a squeeze of lime.

120 min Serves 4
Dairy Tree nut
Laksa — Indonesian & Malaysian recipe Indonesian & Malaysian Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Laksa

A fiery, aromatic noodle soup balancing the heat of chili with a rich, tangy broth — coconut-creamy or tamarind-tart depending on the region.

40 min Serves 2 Kid-friendly
Seafood Shellfish
Gado-Gado — Indonesian & Malaysian recipe Indonesian & Malaysian Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Gado-Gado

Blanched vegetables, boiled egg, and tofu drenched in a warm, nutty peanut dressing — Indonesia's vibrant, satisfying salad that eats like a full meal.

25 min Serves 4
Egg Peanut Soy
Popiah — Indonesian & Malaysian recipe Indonesian & Malaysian Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Popiah

Fresh spring rolls stuffed with braised turnip, egg, and crunchy peanuts, wrapped in a thin crepe — light, textured, and full of contrasting flavors.

45 min Serves 4
Egg Peanut Soy +1
Klepon — Indonesian & Malaysian recipe Indonesian & Malaysian Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Klepon

Bite-sized pandan rice cakes filled with palm sugar that melts on your tongue, rolled in grated coconut — a classic Indonesian sweet with a joyful surprise.

30 min Serves 8
No listed common allergens
Lumpia Semarang — Indonesian & Malaysian recipe Indonesian & Malaysian Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Lumpia Semarang

Crisp Indonesian spring rolls from Semarang stuffed with sweet-savory bamboo shoots, chicken, and shrimp, fried golden and served with a garlicky sauce.

50 min Serves 2
Egg Seafood Shellfish +2
Babi Guling — Indonesian & Malaysian recipe Indonesian & Malaysian Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Babi Guling

Bali's celebrated spice-rubbed roast pork, packed with lemongrass and turmeric and roasted until the skin shatters into crisp crackling.

210 min Serves 10
Tree nut

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