Java Recipes
The heart of Javanese cuisine — from Yogyakarta to Surabaya
65 recipes from this region
EasyNasi Kunyit Recipe: Indonesian Turmeric Rice
Nasi Kunyit is fragrant yellow rice cooked with turmeric, coconut milk, and aromatic spices. It's a festive dish often served at celebrations and ceremonies.
MediumMartabak Manis Recipe: Indonesian Sweet Stuffed Pancake
Martabak Manis is a thick, fluffy sweet pancake filled with chocolate, cheese, peanuts, or various sweet toppings. It's one of Indonesia's most beloved street desserts.
MediumDadar Gulung Recipe: Indonesian Coconut Crêpes
Dadar Gulung are green crêpes filled with sweet grated coconut and palm sugar. The crêpes get their green color from pandan leaves.
EasyEs Cendol Recipe: Indonesian Coconut Milk Dessert Drink
Es Cendol is a refreshing Indonesian dessert drink made with green pandan jelly noodles, coconut milk, and palm sugar syrup served over ice.
EasyBakmi Goreng Recipe: Indonesian Fried Noodles
Bakmi Goreng is Indonesia's beloved fried noodle dish - yellow egg noodles stir-fried with vegetables, meat, and a sweet and savory sauce.
EasyAyam Goreng Recipe: Indonesian Fried Chicken
Ayam Goreng is Indonesian-style fried chicken, marinated in turmeric and spices, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. It's served with steamed rice and sambal.
EasyTempeh Goreng Recipe: Indonesian Deep-Fried Tempeh
Tempeh Goreng is simple but delicious - sliced tempeh marinated in garlic and coriander, then deep-fried until golden and crispy.
EasyTahu Goreng Recipe: Indonesian Fried Tofu
Tahu Goreng is golden fried tofu, crispy on the outside and creamy inside. It's a simple but essential Indonesian side dish.
EasySambal Terasi Recipe: Indonesian Shrimp Paste Chili Sauce
Sambal Terasi is a fiery Indonesian chili sauce made with fresh chilies, shrimp paste, and lime. It's the essential condiment for any Indonesian meal.
EasyRempeyek: Javanese Savoury Rice Flour Cracker
Rempeyek is a traditional Javanese deep-fried savoury cracker made from rice flour batter mixed with peanuts, anchovies, or other toppings. The crackers are fried until crispy and golden, offering a satisfying crunch with each bite. They are a ubiquitous accompaniment to meals and snacks across Java.
HardEmping Melinjo: Gnetum Gnemon Seed Cracker
Emping is a type of Indonesian cracker made from the seeds of the Gnetum gnemon tree (belinjo/melinjo). The seeds are boiled, pounded flat, sun-dried, and then deep-fried until they puff up. Emping has a distinctive slightly bitter yet savoury flavour and a delightfully crisp texture.
MediumRengginang: Traditional Javanese Rice Cracker
Rengginang is a traditional Indonesian cracker made from glutinous rice that is steamed, seasoned, shaped into flat rounds, sun-dried, and deep-fried. Unlike other krupuk made from starch, rengginang retains the visible texture of whole rice grains. It puffs up significantly when fried, becoming light and crispy.
MediumKue Lapis Surabaya: Surabaya Layer Cake
Kue lapis Surabaya is a famous layered cake from Surabaya, East Java, known for its alternating yellow and brown layers. Unlike kue lapis legit which is baked layer by layer, this cake is steamed. The yellow layer is flavoured with butter and vanilla while the brown layer gets its colour and taste from chocolate.
EasyWingko Babat: Semarang Coconut Cake
Wingko babat is a traditional sweet cake from Semarang, Central Java, made from glutinous rice flour, grated coconut, and palm sugar. It is baked in a clay or metal mould until golden brown on the outside while remaining soft and chewy inside. It is one of Semarang's most iconic souvenirs.
EasyKue Talam: Steamed Tray Cake
Kue talam is a traditional Indonesian steamed cake made from rice flour and coconut milk, cooked in small moulds or a tray. The cake has a smooth, soft texture with a characteristic sweet and savoury taste. It typically features two layers: a thicker base and a thinner, whiter top layer.
EasyKue Putu Mangkok: Steamed Rice Flour Cup Cake
Kue putu mangkok is a traditional steamed cake made from rice flour filled with palm sugar, cooked in small cup-shaped moulds. When steamed, the cake puffs up with a characteristic cracked top resembling a blooming flower. It is served with grated coconut for a sweet and savoury combination.
MediumLepet: Glutinous Rice Dumpling in Coconut Leaf
Lepet is a traditional Indonesian snack made from glutinous rice mixed with coconut milk and peanuts, wrapped in young coconut leaves (janur) and boiled for several hours. The result is a sticky, savoury rice cake with a distinct aroma from the coconut leaves. It is particularly popular during religious celebrations.
MediumWajik Ketan: Sweet Glutinous Rice Cake
Wajik ketan is a traditional Javanese sweet made from glutinous rice cooked with palm sugar and coconut until sticky and dense. It is pressed into a tray, cooled, and cut into diamond or rectangular shapes. The cake has a rich, caramel-like sweetness with a chewy texture.
MediumKue Bangkit: Sago Flour Cookie
Kue bangkit is a traditional Indonesian cookie made primarily from roasted sago flour. The cookies have a distinctive melt-in-your-mouth texture and a subtle sweet, milky flavour. They are especially popular during festive occasions like Eid al-Fitr and Chinese New Year.
EasyKue Geplak: Yogyakarta Coconut Sweet
Kue geplak is a traditional Yogyakarta sweet made from grated coconut cooked with palm sugar until it forms small, bite-sized balls. The sweets have a rough, textured exterior from the coconut and a rich, caramel-like sweetness inside. They are a popular souvenir from Yogyakarta.
MediumKue Clorot: Cone-shaped Steamed Cake
Kue clorot is a traditional Javanese snack made from glutinous rice flour dough sweetened with palm sugar, filled into cone-shaped young coconut leaf (janur) moulds, and steamed until cooked. The result is a sticky, sweet cake with a distinctive conical shape.
MediumKue Kochi: Glutinous Rice Dumpling
Kue kochi is a small dumpling made from glutinous rice flour, filled with a sweet mixture of grated coconut and palm sugar, then steamed in banana leaf wrappers. The outer layer is soft and chewy while the filling provides a rich, caramel sweetness.
EasyKue Leker: Crispy Crepe
Kue leker is a popular Indonesian street snack resembling a thin, crispy crepe filled with chocolate, cheese, or condensed milk. The name comes from the Dutch word 'lekker' meaning delicious. The crepe is cooked on a flat pan until crispy, then folded in half with the filling inside.
MediumKue Gapit: Cirebon Waffle Cracker
Kue gapit is a traditional snack from Cirebon, West Java, made from tapioca flour and coconut milk, cooked in a special patterned mould similar to a waffle iron. The resulting cracker is thin, crispy, and has a subtle sweet and savoury taste with a distinctive grid pattern.
HardDodol Garut: Garut Toffee Confection
Dodol Garut is a famous confectionery from Garut, West Java, made from glutinous rice flour, coconut milk, and palm sugar cooked for hours until it becomes a thick, sticky, and glossy toffee. It has a rich, sweet caramel flavour with a smooth, chewy texture. It is one of Indonesia's most iconic souvenir sweets.
HardMadumongso: Fermented Black Rice Sweet
honeymongso is a traditional Javanese sweet made from black glutinous rice that is first fermented into tape (tapai) and then cooked with coconut milk and sugar until it forms a thick, fudge-like confection. It has a unique sweet-sour taste from the fermentation process and a deep purple-black colour.
EasyKamir: Round Apem-like Cake
Kue kamir is a round, slightly flattened cake similar to apem, made from a batter of flour, butter, eggs, and sometimes fermented cassava (tape). It is cooked in a special moulded pan over low heat, giving it a golden-brown exterior and a soft, fluffy interior with a mildly sweet taste.
EasyKeripik Tempe: Fried Tempeh Chips
Keripik tempeh is a popular Indonesian snack made from thinly sliced tempehh that is seasoned and deep-fried until crispy. The chips have a savoury, nutty flavour and are enjoyed as a crunchy accompaniment to meals or as a standalone snack. Madiun in East Java is particularly famous for its keripik tempeh.
MediumKue Satu: White Mung Bean Cookie
Kue satu, also known as kue koya in some regions, is a traditional white-coloured cookie made from roasted mung bean powder and powdered sugar. The cookie has a distinctive crumbly texture that dissolves in the mouth. It is a classic Lebaran cookie that has been enjoyed for generations.
EasyGemblong: Palm Sugar Coated Rice Ball
Gemblong is a traditional Javanese snack made from glutinous rice flour formed into balls, deep-fried until golden, then coated with caramelized palm sugar. The result is a crispy, sweet exterior with a chewy, soft interior. The contrast of textures makes it irresistible.
EasyKue Tambang: Rope-shaped Cookie
Kue tambang is a traditional Indonesian cookie shaped like twisted ropes or braids. Made from a simple dough of flour, eggs, and butter, these cookies are baked until golden and crispy. They have a mild, buttery flavour and a satisfying crunchy texture, popular especially during Lebaran.
EasyKue Kelapa: Coconut Cookie
Kue kelapa is a traditional Indonesian cookie made with shredded coconut as the primary ingredient, giving it a distinctive coconutty aroma and flavour. The cookies are baked until golden and crispy on the outside while remaining slightly chewy inside. They are a popular Lebaran treat.
MediumLidah Kucing: Cat Tongue Cookie
Kue lidah kucing (cat tongue cookies) are thin, elongated butter cookies that resemble a cat's tongue in shape. They have a crispy, delicate texture and a buttery, milky flavour. These elegant cookies are a sophisticated addition to any festive cookie platter.
MediumKuping Gajah: Elephant Ear Cookie
Kue kuping gajah (elephant ear cookies) are multi-layered, pinwheel-shaped cookies made by stacking coloured dough layers, rolling them into a log, slicing thinly, and baking. The resulting cookies have beautiful spiral patterns and a crispy, buttery texture.
EasyLedre: Javanese Banana Leaf Snack
Ledre is a traditional Javanese snack made from roasted glutinous rice flour mixed with palm sugar and grated coconut, then wrapped in small banana leaf packages. It has a soft, crumbly texture and a rich, caramel-like sweetness from the palm sugar, with an aromatic fragrance from the banana leaf.
MediumIntip: Scorched Rice Cracker
Intip is a traditional Javanese cracker made from the scorched rice that sticks to the bottom of the cooking pot. The crispy, golden-brown rice layer is dried and then deep-fried or baked, resulting in a crunchy snack with a nutty, toasty flavour. It is a resourceful way to use every grain of rice.
HardKerupuk Kulit: Beef Skin Cracker
Kerupuk kulit is a type of Indonesian cracker made from processed cow or buffalo skin (kikil). The skin is boiled, flattened, dried, and then deep-fried until it puffs up into light, watery crackers. It has a savoury, umami-rich flavour and is a popular accompaniment to many Indonesian dishes.
MediumKerupuk Gendar: Spiced Rice Cracker
Kerupuk gendar is a traditional Javanese cracker made from leftover rice mixed with spices and seasonings, then shaped, dried, and deep-fried. The crackers have a savoury, spicy flavour and a satisfyingly crunchy texture. It is a popular snack often served alongside pecel or other Javanese dishes.
EasyGetuk: Cassava Sweet Cake
Getuk is a traditional Javanese snack made from boiled cassava that is mashed and mixed with palm sugar and grated coconut. The resulting cake has a soft, dense texture and a sweet, earthy flavour. Getuk is especially famous from the region of Kedu in Central Java.
MediumSop Buntut: Oxtail Soup
Sop Buntut is a traditional soup from Java. This authentic Indonesian recipe features rich flavors and aromatic spices.
HardNasi Tumpeng: Ceremonial Rice Cone
Nasi Tumpeng is a traditional main dish from Java. This authentic Indonesian recipe features rich flavors and aromatic spices.
MediumSop Iga: Beef Rib Soup
Sop Iga is a traditional soup from Java. This authentic Indonesian recipe features rich flavors and aromatic spices.
MediumNasi Rawon Setan: Devil's Black Beef Soup Rice
Extremely spicy black beef soup
EasyNasi Ayam Bakar Kecap: Sweet Soy Grilled Chicken Rice
Sweet soy grilled chicken rice
EasyNasi Panggang: Baked Rice
Nasi Panggang is a traditional main dish from Java. This authentic Indonesian recipe features rich flavors and aromatic spices.
MediumSate Buntal: Pufferfish Satay
Satay Buntal is a traditional grilled dish from Java. This authentic Indonesian recipe features rich flavors and aromatic spices.
EasySop Sopan: Traditional Soup
Sop Sopan is a traditional soup from Java. This authentic Indonesian recipe features rich flavors and aromatic spices.
EasySate Sapi: Beef Satay
Sate Sapi is a traditional grilled dish from Java. This authentic Indonesian recipe features rich flavors and aromatic spices.
EasyNasi Kuning: Turmeric Yellow Rice
Nasi Kuning is a traditional main dish from Java. This authentic Indonesian recipe features rich flavors and aromatic spices.
EasySop Ayam Bening Jawa: Javanese Clear Chicken Soup
Sop Ayam Bening Jawa is a traditional soup from Java. This authentic Indonesian recipe features rich flavors and aromatic spices.
EasySop Ayam Bening Jawa: Javanese Clear Chicken Soup
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EasySop Sopan: Traditional Soup
Sop Sopan is a traditional soup from Java. This authentic Indonesian recipe features rich flavors and aromatic spices.
MediumSop Kaki Sapi Kolagen: Collagen-Rich Beef Trotter Soup
Sop Kaki Sapi Kolagen is a traditional soup from Java. This authentic Indonesian recipe features rich flavors and aromatic spices.
MediumSop Kaki Sapi Ayam: Beef Trotter and Chicken Soup
Sop Kaki Sapi Ayam is a traditional soup from Java. This authentic Indonesian recipe features rich flavors and aromatic spices.
MediumSop Kaki Sapi Gulai: Beef Trotter Curry Soup
Sop Kaki Sapi Gulai is a traditional soup from Java. This authentic Indonesian recipe features rich flavors and aromatic spices.
EasySop Kaki Sapi Bening: Clear Beef Trotter Soup
Sop Kaki Sapi Bening is a traditional soup from Java. This authentic Indonesian recipe features rich flavors and aromatic spices.
MediumSop Kaki Sapi Rempah: Spiced Beef Trotter Soup
Sop Kaki Sapi Rempah is a traditional soup from Java. This authentic Indonesian recipe features rich flavors and aromatic spices.
MediumSop Kaki Sapi Kikil: Beef Tendon Soup
Sop Kaki Sapi Kikil is a traditional soup from Java. This authentic Indonesian recipe features rich flavors and aromatic spices.
MediumSop Kaki Sapi Kolagen: Collagen-Rich Beef Trotter Soup
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MediumSop Kaki Sapi Ayam: Beef Trotter and Chicken Soup
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MediumSop Kaki Sapi Gulai: Beef Trotter Curry Soup
Sop Kaki Sapi Gulai is a traditional soup from Java. This authentic Indonesian recipe features rich flavors and aromatic spices.
EasySop Kaki Sapi Bening: Clear Beef Trotter Soup
Sop Kaki Sapi Bening is a traditional soup from Java. This authentic Indonesian recipe features rich flavors and aromatic spices.
MediumSop Kaki Sapi Rempah: Spiced Beef Trotter Soup
Sop Kaki Sapi Rempah is a traditional soup from Java. This authentic Indonesian recipe features rich flavors and aromatic spices.
EasySop Ayam Bening: Clear Chicken Soup
Sop Ayam Bening is a traditional soup from Java. This authentic Indonesian recipe features rich flavors and aromatic spices.
MediumSop Kaki Sapi Kikil: Beef Tendon Soup
Sop Kaki Sapi Kikil is a traditional soup from Java. This authentic Indonesian recipe features rich flavors and aromatic spices.