Nasi Kuning Spesial ( Yellow Fragrant Rice )

Ingredients: 1½ cups uncooked jasmine rice, washed and drain 2½ cups coconut milk ¾ cup chicken stock 1 salam leaf 1 pandan leaf 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised 2 Tbs. turmeric water ¾ inch laos, cut in 4 lengthwise slices 1 Tbs. salt Instructions: Combine all ingredients in rice cooker or stockpot and simmer, covered, until done. Helpful hints: If you are not using a rice cooker, cook the rice over high heat until the liquid comes to a boil,...

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Lontong ( Compressed Rice )

Lontong is an Asian dish made of compressed rice that is then cut into small cakes. Its very popular in Indonesia and Malaysia, the dish is usually served cold or at room temperature with sauce-based dishes such as Gado-gado, Soto Ayam, salads, and also it can be eaten as an accompaniment to other dishes such as curries. In Indonesia, you don't need to make it by yourself since you can get it ready in traditional market with cheap price. Lontong...

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How to Make a Yummy Lemon Cheesecake that is Diabetic Friendly

Receiving a diagnosis of diabetes usually means a change in lifestyle and diet. If you are like me--I have a terrible sweet tooth!--I had this mental image of all things sweet and good disappearing from my diet. Imagine my surprise to discover this is not true. In fact, doctors and nutritionists recommend eating fresh fruit. And there are many ways to make delicious diabetic desserts. As with all foods, we diabetics have to watch our portions...

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Baking Homemade Brownies

Baking homemade brownies is one of life's sweetest delights. The smell of the brownies baking in the oven never fails to attract every family member to the kitchen to await the finished treat. When they are finally done it doesn't take but a few seconds for them to disappear, having been devoured by everyone who could get a hold of one. The only hard part of preparing brownies is the preparation and the cleanup afterward. It takes longer to prepare...

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History Of Chocolate Recipes To Keep You Warm

There is nothing else that will surely perk you up on a cold and rainy day than a cup of hot and creamy chocolate drink. Thanks to the Aztecs who discovered and gave us this wonderful gift of sweet delicacies that we just love! The Aztecs, during the earlier times of chocolate history, believed that consuming large amounts of chocolate would bring one's health and power. That is why they did not only call it in "energy drink" but a very strongly...

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