Top 5 Essential Ingredients for Indonesian Cooking

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1. Kecap Manis (Sweet Soy Sauce)

A signature Indonesian ingredient, Kecap Manis is perfect for stir-fries, marinades, and dipping sauces. Its sweet and rich flavour is essential for classic Indonesian dishes like Nasi Goreng.

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2. Sambal Oelek (Chili Paste)

Sambal Oelek is a versatile chilli paste that adds a spicy kick to many Indonesian dishes. It’s ideal for enhancing the flavour of soups, and sauces, or even as a condiment.

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3. Galangal Powder

Galangal is essential in many Indonesian dishes. Its citrusy, gingery flavour is ideal for soups and curries, adding a unique taste.

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4. Tamarind Paste

Tamarind is known for its tangy, sour flavour and is used in Indonesian cooking to balance sweet and savoury dishes.

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5. Spices Boemboe

Varieties of spices to ensure your dishes are more delicious.

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