Tag Archives: Indonesian

Sydney Food Diary: Salt and Palm, Glebe

Posted on 27 January 2020 by andyq

A friend in Glebe suggested trying out this Indonesian restaurant, and it was a fun night! The cocktails, during happy hour, are only $10, which is outstanding value for expensive Sydney! I found mine, with an intriguing ice cube coloured … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Medan Ciak, CBD

Posted on 7 March 2019 by andyq

Belanchan is a chili shrimp paste found as an ingredient in both Indonesian and Malaysian food. I’m not so familiar with it from my Cantonese background, but find it earthy and complex, with a hit of spice. So, to see … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Medan Ciak, Surry Hills

Posted on 21 February 2019 by andyq

Biting into a whole cardamom is always unpleasant; it’s soapy and pungent, with a concentrated punch. But the thing is, as I know from when I’ve used it in my own cooking, it’s a good sign: that a dish has … Continue reading →

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