chilli paste
159 dishes.
NaengmyeonCold chewy buckwheat noodles in icy broth or spicy sauce, summer favorite
Nasi GorengSweet-soy fried rice with fried egg and krupuk; national favourite
Nasi PadangSteamed rice with a spread of Padang curries and sambals
Ojjaeggs scrambled into spicy tomato-pepper sauce, often with merguez or shrimp
Ommek Houriamashed carrots with harissa, caraway and lemon, topped with tuna and egg
Opor AyamGentle coconut-braised chicken served with ketupat at Lebaran
Pan con chicharrónRoll filled with fried pork, sweet potato and salsa criolla
Papa rellenaMashed potato shell stuffed with beef, olives and egg, then fried
PasemburShredded turnip, prawn fritters, egg and tofu drenched in sweet nutty sauce
Patatje oorlogChips with mayonnaise, satay peanut sauce and raw onion
PomBaked casserole of grated pomtajer root and citrusy chicken; party centerpiece
Ranga rangaBeef tripe stewed with potato, tomato and yellow aji
RawonEast Javanese black beef soup coloured by keluak nuts
RijsttafelRice with dozens of small Indonesian dishes served together.
Rishdasteamed hand-cut noodles topped with chickpeas, onion and spiced sauce
RojakFruit and dough fritters tossed in prawn paste, tamarind, sugar and peanuts
Roti CanaiFlaky flipped flatbread dipped in dhal or curry, mamak staple
Sajta de polloChicken in yellow aji sauce with chuño, potato and onion salad
SalteñaBaked juicy empanada of stewed meat in sweet-spicy gravy; mid-morning ritual
SambosSmall triangular fried pastries stuffed with spiced meat or vegetables
SamgyeopsalThick pork belly grilled at the table, wrapped in lettuce with ssamjang
SannakjiFreshly cut octopus tentacles still writhing, dressed in sesame oil and seeds
SaotoJavanese-Surinamese chicken broth with bean sprouts, egg, crisp shallots
Sarawak LaksaSambal and coconut broth with vermicelli, omelette strips, prawns and shredded chicken
Sardines mchermelbutterflied sardines sandwiched around chermoula, floured and fried to order
SatéGrilled chicken skewers with thick peanut sauce, eaten with bread or rice
SatésausThick peanut sauce poured over fries, satay skewers and grilled meat.
Seco de corderoLamb braised in coriander-chicha sauce with beans and rice
Sfinzyeasted fried dough disc with an egg cracked onto it, eaten with honey
ShakshoukaEggs poached in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce, eaten from the pan
Shakshukaeggs poached in spiced tomato-pepper sauce; North African Jewish import
Sop BuntutClear oxtail soup with vegetables, also fried or grilled
Sopa de maníCreamy peanut soup topped with shoestring fries
Soto AyamTurmeric chicken soup with vermicelli, egg and sambal
Tabounachewy flatbread slapped onto the walls of a terracotta oven
Tacu tacuGriddled cake of leftover rice and beans, often topped with steak-
Yokhoss
Mangrove oysters grilled or steamed over coals and eaten with chilli and lime. Ready in 30 minutes prep and 20…
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Aguadito de pollo
Brothy coriander rice soup with chicken; late-night revival. Ready in 25 min prep and 45 min cooking. 6 servings. A…
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Akoho sy voanio
Chicken simmered in coconut milk with ginger, northern classic. Ready in 20 minutes prep and 50 minutes cooking. Serves 6.…
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Anticuchos
Grilled beef-heart skewers marinated in ají panca, evening carts. Ready in 30 min prep and 12 min cooking. 4 servings,…
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Anticucho
Beef-heart skewers with potato and spicy peanut sauce, night grills. Ready in 30 min prep and 15 min cooking. 4…
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Arroz con pato
Duck rice tinted green with coriander and dark beer, northern classic. Ready in 40 minutes prep and 1 hour 30…
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Arroz chaufa
Peruvian-Chinese fried rice with soy, spring onions and chicken. Ready in 20 min prep and 12 min cooking. 4 servings.…
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Asa tibs
Cubed lake fish fried with onion, chili and rosemary. Ready in 20 minutes prep and 20 minutes cooking. Serves 4.…