A grand feast of steamed rice surrounded by a dozen or more small dishes of Indonesian-Dutch origin — satay, rendang, sambal, vegetables, and more.
Ingredients
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500g jasmine rice
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Chicken satay skewers with peanut sauce
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Beef rendang
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Gado-gado (vegetable salad with peanut sauce)
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Sambal goreng (spicy vegetable stir-fry)
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Serundeng (spiced coconut)
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Prawn crackers
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Atjar tjampoer (pickled vegetables)
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Sambal oelek
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Fried shallots
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Sliced cucumber
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Boiled eggs
Instructions
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1
Cook jasmine rice and keep warm.
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2
Prepare satay: marinate chicken in ketjap and spices, grill on skewers, serve with peanut sauce.
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3
Prepare rendang: slow-cook beef in coconut milk and spices until dry and richly flavored.
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4
Prepare gado-gado: blanch vegetables, serve with peanut dressing.
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5
Prepare sambal goreng, serundeng, atjar, and arrange all condiments.
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6
Serve rice in the center with all dishes arranged around it in small bowls. Guests help themselves to everything.
Did You Know?
A full rijsttafel can include up to 40 different small dishes, making it one of the most elaborate dinner experiences in the world.