Jakarta Recipes
Betawi cuisine and the melting pot of Indonesian street food
18 recipes from this region
HardKue Lapis Legit: Indonesian Layer Cake
Kue lapis legit, also known as spekkoek, is a rich, dense Indonesian layer cake consisting of dozens of thin alternating layers. Each layer is individually baked to perfection before the next is added. The cake is heavily spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, giving it a distinctive aromatic flavour.
MediumKue Rangi: Betawi Coconut Waffle
Kue rangi is a traditional Betawi snack similar to a waffle, made from sago flour mixed with shredded coconut. It is cooked in a special moulded pan and served with a generous drizzle of liquid palm sugar sauce. The cake has a crispy exterior and a soft, chewy interior.
EasyKue Ape: Betawi Thin Pancake
Kue ape is a traditional Betawi street food resembling a thin pancake with a thick, spongy center. Made from wheat flour batter with a green colour from pandan extract, it is cooked on a flat griddle. The edges are crispy while the middle remains soft and fluffy, often topped with chocolate sprinkles.
EasyKue Pancong: Betawi Rice Flour Cake
Kue pancong is a traditional Betawi snack made from rice flour and coconut milk, cooked in a half-moon shaped mould. The cake has a soft, slightly chewy texture with a pleasant combination of sweet and savoury flavours. It is often sold from mobile carts in residential areas.
MediumKue Kembang Goyang: Flower-shaped Fried Cookie
Kue kembang goyang is a traditional Betawi fried cookie with an intricate flower pattern. The dough is made from rice flour, eggs, and coconut milk, then cooked using a special flower-shaped metal mould that is heated in oil, dipped in batter, and fried until crispy. The name literally means 'shaking flower'.
MediumKue Ku: Red Tortoise Cake
Kue ku (also known as ang ku kueh) is a Chinese-Indonesian steamed cake with a soft, sticky glutinous rice flour skin wrapped around a sweet filling, typically mung bean paste. The distinctive red colour and tortoise shell pattern on top symbolize longevity in Chinese culture.
EasyGado-Gado: Vegetable Salad with Peanut Sauce
Mixed vegetables peanut dressing
EasyNasi Goreng Gila: Crazy Mixed Fried Rice
Nasi Goreng Gila is a traditional main dish from Jakarta. This authentic Indonesian recipe features rich flavors and aromatic spices.
MediumNasi Goreng Kambing Gulai: Gulai Goat Fried Rice
Nasi Goreng Kambing Gulai is a traditional main dish from Jakarta. This authentic Indonesian recipe features rich flavors and aromatic spices.
HardSop Iga Bakar: Grilled Beef Rib Soup
Sop Iga Bakar is a traditional grilled dish from Jakarta. This authentic Indonesian recipe features rich flavors and aromatic spices.
EasyNasi Uduk Betawi: Betawi Coconut Rice
Nasi Uduk Betawi is a traditional main dish from Jakarta. This authentic Indonesian recipe features rich flavors and aromatic spices.
MediumSop Buntut: Oxtail Soup
Sop Buntut is a traditional soup from Jakarta. This authentic Indonesian recipe features rich flavors and aromatic spices.
MediumSop Kaki Sapi Presto: Pressure-Cooked Beef Trotter Soup
Special premium pressure cooker beef leg
MediumNasi Goreng Udang Galuh: Shrimp Fried Rice
Nasi Goreng Udang Galuh is a traditional main dish from Jakarta. This authentic Indonesian recipe features rich flavors and aromatic spices.
MediumNasi Goreng Kambing Kremes: Crispy Goat Fried Rice
Nasi Goreng Kambing Kremes is a traditional main dish from Jakarta. This authentic Indonesian recipe features rich flavors and aromatic spices.
MediumNasi Goreng Sapi: Beef Fried Rice
Nasi Goreng Sapi is a traditional main dish from Jakarta. This authentic Indonesian recipe features rich flavors and aromatic spices.
MediumNasi Goreng Udang Galuh: Shrimp Fried Rice
Nasi Goreng Udang Galuh is a traditional main dish from Jakarta. This authentic Indonesian recipe features rich flavors and aromatic spices.
MediumNasi Goreng Kambing Kremes: Crispy Goat Fried Rice
Premium goat fried rice kremes