Palm Sugar

Phanaeng curry is a variety of Thai curry that is characterized by a thick texture and salty-sweet peanut flavor. It consists of meat that is stewed with coconut milk, panang curry paste, makrut lime leaves, fish sauce, and palm sugar. The meat us... READ MORE

Sate Ponorogo is a traditional type of satay originating from Ponorogo in East Java. This type of satay is made with chicken that's marinated in a combination of shallots, garlic, candlenuts, coriander, turmeric, cumin, galangal, salt, and palm su... READ MORE

Rawon is a unique Indonesian dish with origins in East Java. This flavorful soup is usually made with slow-braised beef and other traditional Indonesian ingredients such as lime leaves, lemongrass, ginger, and chili. However, the key element is READ MORE

These Indonesian rice balls are prepared with glutinous rice flour shell that is wrapped around a palm sugar filling. The outer shell is usually colored green, traditionally with the help of pandan or dracaena leaves, while the whole cake is coate... READ MORE

Nam phrik phao is a versatile Thai concoction and a secret ingredient in numerous Thai dishes. It is made with a combination of roasted chili peppers, dried shrimp, garlic, shallots, ginger, fish sauce, tamarind paste, fermented shrimp paste, and ... READ MORE

Usually sold by street vendors, this steamed cake is prepared with glutinous rice flour that is flavored and colored with pandan leaves. The mixture is traditionally steamed in bamboo tubes, while the center of the cake is filled with palm sugar. ... READ MORE

Gado-gado is an Indonesian version of a mixed salad. It usually consists of a variety of vegetables, eggs, tempeh, and tofu. The vegetables are usually just slightly boiled, tossed with a nutty sauce, then completed with the addition of crispy pra... READ MORE

Dadar gulung is a traditional dessert consisting of a thin rice flour crêpe that is filled with grated coconut. Pancake batter is traditionally infused with pandan leaves which add flavor and impart a vibrant green color to the pancakes, but... READ MORE

Som tam khai khem is a traditional papaya salad originating from Thailand. There are many types of som tam, and this one can be distinguished from the rest because it’s topped with salted hard-boiled eggs. The salad is usually made with a co... READ MORE

Nasi pecel is a Javanese rice dish that brings together a colorful array of lightly blanched vegetables served over steamed rice and generously topped with a rich, aromatic peanut sauce, originating from Central and E... READ MORE

Gulai kambing is a traditional stew originating from Indonesia. The stew is usually made with a combination of lamb or mutton, coconut milk, chicken stock, palm sugar, salt, pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, bay leaves, lemongrass, kaffir lime l... READ MORE

The most popular dish in Indonesian Yogyakarta is called gudeg, a unique dish made with unripe jackfruit cooked in coconut milk. The two most common varieties are dry and wet gudeg. Both varieties use the same ingredients, but the dry gudeg uses l... READ MORE

Gaeng kiew wan is the name for green Thai curry paste. Although there are variations, it's usually made with a combination of green chili peppers, lemongrass, coconut milk, coriander, ginger, cumin, onions, white pepper, palm sugar, garlic, holy b... READ MORE

Sayur asem is a sweet and sour vegetable soup. Often referred to as tamarind soup, it is one of the favorite vegetable dishes in Indonesia. The entire dish is based on tamarind, an unusual plant commonly grown in Southeast Asia, which giv... READ MORE

Pla sam rot is a traditional fish dish originating from Thailand. The dish is usually made with fish such as sea bass, tilapia, or snapper. The three-part sauce is made with a mixture of tamarind (sour), palm sugar (sweet), fish sauce (salty), and... READ MORE

The star ingredient in this simple Thai dish is grilled pork, most commonly grilled pork neck (ko mu yang). Before grilling, the meat is usually marinated in a flavorful combination of fish sauce, palm sugar, soy sauce, lime juice, and Th... READ MORE

Pla neung manao is a traditional fish dish originating from Central Thailand. The dish is usually made with a combination of fish (typically barramundi), lemongrass, lime juice, garlic, fish stock, palm sugar, fish sauce, hot peppers, and coriande... READ MORE

Semur daging is a traditional stew originating from Java. It is usually made with a combination of beef, onions, garlic, ginger, kecap manis, palm sugar, tamarind, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom, oil, salt, and pepper. The onions, garlic, and ... READ MORE

Sambal kacang is an Indonesian peanut-based chili sauce, commonly used as a dipping sauce or dressing for dishes like satay, gado-gado, ketoprak, and nasi uduk. It has a rich, nutty flavor with a balance of spiciness... READ MORE

Lot chong nam kathi is a traditional dessert originating from Thailand. It consists of pandan-flavored rice flour noodles that are served in sweetened coconut milk. In order to make the dish, rice flour is pushed through small holes to make noodle... READ MORE

Gudeg Yogya is a traditional dish originating from Yogyakarta. This stew is usually made with a combination of young jackfruit, coconut milk, hard-boiled eggs, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, galangal, palm sugar, salt, and a spice paste consistin... READ MORE

Bubur kacang hijau is a traditional sweet porridge originating from Indonesia. It’s usually made with a combination of mung beans, sugar, palm sugar, coconut milk, pandan leaves, ginger, and salt. In order to prepare it, the mung beans shoul... READ MORE

Khao niao sangkhaya or sticky rice with custard is a traditional dessert and street food originating from Thailand. The dessert is made by topping glutinous rice with coconut custard and coconut milk. Although there are many variations, typical in... READ MORE

Wajik or wajid is a traditional sticky rice cake originating from Java. It's usually made with a combination of glutinous rice, palm sugar, coconut milk, pandan leaves, and salt. The glutinous rice is soaked, washed, steamed, and cooked in a skill... READ MORE

Khanom tom is a traditional dessert consisting of boiled rice flour dumplings, coated with shredded coconut, and stuffed with a filling of shredded coconut melted along with palm sugar and coconut milk. The coconut filling is commonly infused with... READ MORE

Hailing from Thailand, kai ho bai toei is a chicken delicacy made with marinated pieces of chicken - usually chicken thighs or chicken breasts - that are enclosed within aromatic pandan leaves and deep-fried. A variety of ingredients can be used i... READ MORE

Chruok svay is a variation on the Asian green papaya salad that swaps papaya for green mango. The salad is typically prepared with crunchy strips of raw green mango which are coated with a sweet and sour dressing of makrut lime juice, palm sugar, ... READ MORE

Samlar kari is a traditional chicken curry consisting of pieces of chicken in a silky-smooth coconut sauce that is typically flavored with Cambodian kroeung paste, shrimp paste, fish sauce, and palm sugar. This soupy curry derives its distinctive ... READ MORE

Yaohon is a Cambodian hot pot that contains a variety of vegetables, meat, and seafood. The broth is based on a mixture of coconut milk or cream, chicken broth, and coconut soda, and it is typically flavored with barbecue sauce, fish sauce, soybea... READ MORE

Yam nuea yang is a Thai salad made with thin slices of grilled beef, fresh vegetables, and herbs that are laced with a spicy, sweet, sour, and savory dressing. Typical vegetables and herbs used in the salad include shallots, tomatoes, cucumbers, c... READ MORE

Nam pla wan is a traditional dip originating from Thailand. This sweet and savory dip is made with a combination of fish sauce, palm sugar, shrimp paste, shallots, sliced chili peppers, and dried shrimp. The ingredients are cooked over medium to l... READ MORE

Pleah sach ko is a Cambodian-style beef ceviche. The dish is typically made with thin, bite-sized pieces of raw beef that are first marinated in lime juice, and then covered with a clear broth of lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar. A variety of cho... READ MORE

Rojak bandung is a spin on rojak, an Indonesian salad that is widely consumed throughout Singapore and Malaysia and comes in many versions. This version offers a unique blend of flavors and textures: fresh and crunchy cucumber slices, sof... READ MORE

Budu is a fermented fish sauce originating from Malaysia. It is prepared by combining anchovies and salt, then letting the combination ferment for up to 200 days. Tamarind and palm sugar are often added to the mix, and the addition results in a da... READ MORE

Rujak cuka is a traditional fruit salad originating from West Java. This type of rujak is made with fruits such as unripe mango and pineapple as the main ingredients, along with vegetables such as cabbage, bean sprouts, jicama, and cucumbers. The ... READ MORE

Samlor kako, also known as samlor korko is a traditional national dish, a spicy fish soup with various vegetables. In Khmer, samlor means soup, and korko means to mix or to stir, so it is a sti... READ MORE

Nom lote is a Cambodian rice pudding that is made with a combination of rice flour, water, pandan leaf extract, palm sugar, and coconut milk. Rice flour is cooked with water, pandan leaf extract, and white lime until it obtains a thick consistency... READ MORE

Mont lone yay paw, meaning round snack on the water, is a traditional sweet snack made by combining glutinous rice flour, rice flour, water, and salt. The combination is shaped into smooth balls, which are then typically filled with palm ... READ MORE

Kuah cuka is a vinegar-based sauce commonly used in Indonesian cuisine, particularly in pempek, the famous fish cake dish from Palembang, South Sumatra. It has a sweet, sour, spicy, and slightly salty flavor profile, ... READ MORE