The Savory Taste of Nasi Liwet Ikan Peda, Nicky Tirta Shares the Recipe

Dream- Nasi liwet is a traditional dish from West Java that is loved by many people. This rice dish with a strong aroma of spices and savory taste is usually served with various side dishes and vegetables.

One of the ingredients that makes nasi liwet savory and aromatic is ikan peda. This salted fish has a unique flavor and is often used in nasi liwet.

Want to make nasi liwet with ikan peda? Just take a look at the recipe from Nicky Tirta, an actor and model who has now switched professions to become a chef. On his Instagram account @nickytirta, he shares his recipe.

Ingredients:

- 2 cups of rice

- 3 cups of water

- 1 tsp of powdered broth

- 12 pieces of petai

- 6 tbsp of teri medan

- 2 medium-sized ikan peda

- 7 shallots

- 4 cloves of garlic

- 5 red bird's eye chilies

- 2 stalks of lemongrass, crushed

- 4 bay leaves

- 40 ml of coconut milk

- 3 tbsp of cooking oil

How to Make:

1. Heat the oil and fry two medium-sized ikan peda that has been cut into three parts. Fry until cooked and set aside

2. Thinly slice 7 shallots and 4 cloves of garlic, then sauté using the remaining oil from frying the fish. Add 12 pieces of petai and 4 bay leaves

3. Prepare a mortar and grind 5 red bird's eye chilies and 1 clove of garlic. Once smooth, add it to the sautéed ingredients

4. Add coconut milk and 6 tablespoons of teri medan to the sautéed mixture. Cook until fragrant

5. Then remove the sautéed ingredients and put them into a pot. Add 3 cups of water and 2 cups of clean washed rice. Stir well until evenly mixed and cook until done

6. Prepare banana leaves as a base and steam the cooked rice and fried ikan peda again

7. Nasi liwet is ready to be served with various side dishes, sambal, and cucumber.

Report: Hany Puspita Sari

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Sambal Embe, Delicious Dipping Sauce for Rice

Dream - Indonesian food is synonymous with spicy flavors that stimulate the appetite. One of the sought-after dishes because of its spicy taste is sambal.

There are various types of sambal in Indonesia. One sambal that is not yet widely known is Sambal Embe from Bali.

This fresh sambal from the Island of the Gods has a savory and refreshing taste. Unlike other sambals that use raw or fried onions that are then ground, this sambal uses crispy fried onions.

Want to know the recipe? Here is the recipe for sambal embe from Chef Martin Praja that can be a delicious dipping sauce for rice or side dishes.

Ingredients:

• 10 shallots
• 5 cloves of garlic
• 10 red bird's eye chilies
• 1/2 pcs terasi
• 1 lime
• Salt
• Coconut oil

How to make sambal embe:

1. Cut 10 shallots, 5 cloves of garlic, and 10 red bird's eye chilies into pieces.

2. Pour about 500 ml of coconut oil into a pan. Fry the sliced shallots, garlic, and red chilies until cooked.

3. Add a little terasi.

4. Once cooked, remove from the heat and pour into a container.

5. Adjust the taste by adding salt for a more savory flavor. Also, add lime juice to enhance the taste. Serve sambal embe with rice or side dishes such as fried fish, tofu, or tempeh.

Report: Hany Puspita Sari