The Indonesian Pantry: 10 Ingredients and What to Cook With Them

Stocking an Indonesian pantry is the quickest way to make weeknight food taste far from ordinary. Here are ten ingredients from our Indomex range and one simple thing to do with each.

What You'll Need (pick any)

• Nasi Goreng
• Chilli Crisp
• Chilli Garlic Oil
• Harissa Paste
• Black Rice and Sushi Rice
• Pickled Ginger
• Thai Curry Trio
• Whole cardamom, ground cumin and ground coriander
• Yellow mustard seeds

Method in a Nutshell

1. Nasi goreng: stir-fry cold rice with the nasi goreng, add an egg and some veg.
2. Chilli crisp: spoon over eggs, noodles, dumplings or plain rice.
3. Chilli garlic oil: drizzle on soup or stir into a dipping sauce.
4. Harissa: rub on chicken or stir into a tomato sauce.
5. Black rice: simmer until tender and serve as a nutty base for grilled veg or chicken.
6. Sushi rice: rinse, cook and season for sushi bowls.
7. Pickled ginger: serve with sushi or slice into a rice salad.
8. Thai curry trio: three curry pastes for easy curry nights with chicken, veg or prawns.
9. Cardamom, cumin and coriander: toast a pinch and add to rice, lentils or a braai rub.
10. Mustard seeds: pop in hot oil to start a curry or a pickle.

Quantities depend on the product, so follow each pack.

Shop the Indonesian Pantry

• Indomex Nasi Goreng 1L
• Indomex Chilli Crisp 125ml
• Indomex Chilli Garlic Oil 250ml
• Indomex Harissa Paste 125ml
• Indomex Black Rice 500g
• Indomex Sushi Rice 500g
• Indomex Pickled Ginger 125ml
• Indomex Thai Curry Trio 3 x 125ml
• Indomex Cardamon Whole 45g
• Indomex Cumin Ground 45g
• Indomex Coriander Ground 45g
• Indomex Mustard Seeds Yellow 80g

Browse the whole Indonesian Pantry at chegourmet.co.za and we deliver across Johannesburg and beyond.