Date Night in Java
The unique flavours of indigenous Javanese cuisine...
SERVES: 2
The Indonesian island of Java is home to over 145 million people - a diverse population made up of mostly indigenous cultures. Over 90% of the population is Muslim so chicken and seafood are widely eaten there, with rice, corn and coconut being grown around the island. Here we have a rich chicken curry flavoured with turmeric, cassia and lemongrass served with crispy corn (jagung) fritters.
There are over 300 varieties of sambal in Indonesia - no meal would be complete without the spicy condiment! - so on the side we've got a tomato version called sambal bajak. Dessert is rujak – a sweet and sour mix of pineapple and cucumber, served with caramelised peanuts and lemongrass ice cream.
Description | The Indonesian island of Java is home to over 145 million people - a diverse population made up of mostly indigenous cultures. Over 90% of the population is Muslim so chicken and seafood are widely eaten there, with rice, corn and coconut being grown around the island. Here we have a rich chicken curry flavoured with turmeric, cassia and lemongrass served with crispy corn (jagung) fritters. There are over 300 varieties of sambal in Indonesia - no meal would be complete without the spicy condiment! - so on the side we've got a tomato version called sambal bajak. Dessert is rujak – a sweet and sour mix of pineapple and cucumber, served with caramelised peanuts and lemongrass ice cream. |
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Spices Included | Paste Spices: shallot, coriander, turmeric, paprika, cumin, lemongrass, galangal, mild chilli flakes, fennel, cassia, kaffir lime leaf, white pepper Whole Spices: star anise, lemongrass Tamarind Sauce Spices: tamarind (tamarind, cornstarch), mango powder, ginger, galangal Sambal Spices: cumin, shallot, garlic, chilli, paprika Jagung Spices: kaffir lime leaf, ginger, mild chilli flakes, chives, garlic Rice Spices: turmeric, coriander, cassia, star anise, nutmeg, cloves Lemongrass: lemongrass |
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Product Rating (9):
Amazing curry. Loved the whole thing but the lemon grass ice cream was special
Our r best box so far, everything absolutely delicious and ideal time in the kitchen. Thank you Spicery.
So happy you enjoyed it, those fritters look delicious!
OMG this did not disappoint! Yummy
Looks delicious, glad you loved this box!
Passports packed to sample the delicious and unusual flavours. Lemongrass ice cream with tamarind flavoured fresh pineapple and cucumber finished off with caramelised nuts...who’d have thought!
It looks brilliant, so glad you enjoyed trying something new! Happy Spicing!
Delicious date night. We loved the lemongrass ice cream!
That looks spectacular Katy, well done! As for the ice cream - it's amazing how something so simple works so well isn't it? Great to hear you enjoyed it so much, and hope to see your next creation on here soon!
The Bakwan Jagung (corn fritters) were brilliant, easy to do and tasy, something I wouldn't have tried without the Spicery. Also the Lemongrass ice cream with caramalised nuts and Rujak was delicious.
Happy that you got to discover something new and exciting with us!
Sometimes a bit confusing to follow. But the result was well worth it. Only down side was lots of washing up for the many components for the main meal.
If you ever feel stuck working your way through a recipe then just give us a buzz and we'll be happy to help. Glad you enjoyed it in the end!
First time having a Javanese curry and definitely not the last. Amazing flavours. Lemongrass ice cream will be a constant in our freezer from now on!
Ha, brilliant!
Easy to follow. Lovely flavours. Great dessert recipe of peanut brittle, banana wrapped in a pancake served with coconut icecream.
Beautifully presented, Nigel! We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your Date Night in Java, and that delicious dessert in particular!
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So happy to hear you enjoyed it Lisa! Look forward to seeing what else you make with your spiceboxes!