Rice and Coconut

Since I cook salmon so often,I need to prepare in different way. This time I try to coated with ground walnut and spice up with dry spices ingredients and grill them to serve with salad.  Ingredients : - 2  6 oz salmon fillet - pinch of salt and pepper - 1/2 tbsp olive oil - 1/2 cup roasted walnut - 1/2 tsp ginger powder - 1/2 tsp garlic powder - pinch of smoked paprika powder - pinch of red pepper flakes Preparation : season salmon fillet with salt and pepper both side and sprinkle with little bit olive oil,set aside roughly chop roasted walnut mix with,dry spice ingredients,ginger,garlic paprika powder and red pepper flakes. Coat salmon fillet with chopped  roasted walnut mixture,and ready to cook on grill/flat grill for about 4-5 minutes each side or until done *depend on how thick or thin the salmon fillet,so you can cook less or longer serve with side dish,rice,vegetables or in a salad. 

One evening I want something small, sweet and rich for a dessert,so I have to create something very easy with ingredients I have on hand,is come up with mix mascarpone cheese with dulce de leche as a thick sauce serve with sliced strawberry on top,is only take few minutes to have this simple dessert. Ingredients : - 4 tbsp mascarpone cheese - 2 tbsp dulche de leche - 4 fresh strawberry - Orange cream crunch (for sprinkle ) Preparation : on a small bowl mix mascarpone cheese and dulce de leche with a spoon until combine,set aside slice fresh strawberry and ready to serve. spread about 2 tbsp mascarpone mixture on dessert plate and top with sliced strawberry and sprinkle with orange cream crunch ,,,,,so it's looks like dessert now :)

It's time to use fresh herbs from my little garden,they are growing so fast,now I had a lot of basil and cilantro need to use up :)  Ingredients : - 4 tilapia fillet - 1 tsp lemon pepper seasoning - pinch of paprika powder - 1 tbsp melted butter - hand full fresh basil/Thai basil - 4 slice lime Preparation : - pre heat oven on 350 F - lay two pieces of Tilapia fillet on aluminium foil - brush with melted butter or top with thinly slice firm butter - sprinkle with paprika, lemon pepper seasoning ( both side ) - topping with fresh basil and a slice lime on each fillet - fold/wrap them with aluminium foil - baked into the oven for about 15-20 minutes  serve with side of steamed vegetables,rice or baked potato Have a great Sunday everyone !!

Hi everyone,I'm back safe and sound,I had a great time in both cities Paris and Amsterdam,both cities are beautiful in different ways. My favorite things in Paris is walking tour to Montmartre,it's such beautiful place.  And of course the  french bakery,oh,,,These macaroons and Eclair I never had enough :) The trip from Paris to Amsterdam by train it take about four hours they serve a snack and lunch meal,I know I ate too much :) Amsterdam is very crowded with bicycles and the the city looks very attractive with the canals,I enjoy the bus city tour and also the boat tour in the canals,,, I recommended  Sofitel legend the Grand Amsterdam  the hotel is located in the middle of the city,the room was very comfortable and the breakfast was perfect :) Indonesia was a dutch colony before Indonesia declared independence, so both countries share each others cultures.It's very easy to find Indonesians food in A

Vegetarian/vegan tempeh sliders is perfect dish for a party or potluck, It's simple and easy to make you can use any ground spices or fresh, *tip* for Vegan just replace the egg with  little bit of flour mix with water. Ingredients : - 2 block tempeh / 8 oz - 1 teaspoon garlic powder - 1 teaspoon salt or taste - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon paprika powder - 1/2 cup chopped green onion - 1 Tbsp grated ginger - 1 Tbsp chopped lemon grass/optional - pinch  red pepper flakes/optional - 2 Tbsp olive oil - 2 egg - Martin's potato rolls ( store bought ) for topping : caramelized onion - 2 sweet onion - 3 tbsp olive oil - pinch of sugar  OR,simple avocado- naise - 1  ripe avocado - 1/4 cup Hellman's mayo Preparation : cut tempeh in cube, put in food processor add chopped green onion ,salt,pepper,paprika powder garlic powder ,red pepper flakes,egg and olive oil. just chop about a minute or so until all ingredient are smoot

Salmon is one of my favorite fish,I like to prepare salmon with any method/cooking technique from sear,grill,bake or fry. either way salmon don't take much time to cook. This time I try to cook in curry sauce, As a tip,if cook salmon with liquid, don't flip to much, just flip one time after salmon it's cooked  and don't stir on the simmering sauces either,  salmon is very soft after cooked. Ingredients : - 2 6 oz fresh salmon fillet - 1/2 found  fresh snow peas for the curry sauce : - 1 clove garlic - 1 shallot - 1 tbsp finely chopped lemon grass - 2 kafir lime leaves - 1 tbsp vegetable/olive oil - 1/2 cup coconut milk mix with 1/2 cup water - 1 tsp curry powder - pinch of turmeric powder - pinch of cayenne pepper powder - pinch of red pepper flakes - pinch of brown sugar - salt and black pepper to taste Preparation : Cut salmon fillet in cube/bite size wash snow peas,set aside on the deep skillet heat vegetable oil,fry chopped garlic,s

I spice up this crockpot beef and green beans stew with Asian flavor and  served in bread bowl or can be served over rice too for more option, flavorful dish, protein,vegetable and carb on a bread bowl. Ingredients : - 2 lbs beef/for stew - 4 cans of green bean - 2 clove chopped garlic - 2 clove chopped shallot - 1 tbsp grated ginger - 2 fresh chopped cayenne pepper/ 1 tsp red pepper flakes - 1/2 tbsp salt or more to tatse - 1 tsp black pepper - 1/2 tsp cardamom powder - 1/2 tsp coriander powder - 1/2 tsp fresh nutmeg - 3 star anise - 2 bay leaves - 3 inches fresh galangal - 1 tsp brown sugar - 1 can of coconut milk Preparation : place crockpot with slow cooker liners or cook directly to the crockpot put beef chunk and green beans add all spices ingredients,and pour with coconut milk cook on high temperature for about 30 minutes and switch to slow temperature and let them cook for about 4-5 hours I serve with storebought demi bagu

Easy light dinner,,, Sometime if I feel like I don't want to cook,I don't have to go out to eat all the time,just make a simple one,I use cooked chicken tender or grilled chicken breast from a grocery store for this spinach chicken salad.so dinner is ready in less than ten minutes :) This Balsamic mango had a sweet taste by adding lemon juice and honey mustard is perfect for this  salad. you will need : - fresh spinach - fresh sliced strawberry - chunk fresh mango - sliced cooked chicken tender/ grilled chicken breast - roasted walnut for the dressing : - 2 tbsp lemon juice - 1 tbsp honey mustard - 2 tbsp balsamic glaze with mango ( whisk them together until combine  and pour into salad mixed )