Flavors Of Indonesia- William Wongso--39-s Culinary Wonders.pdf !exclusive! Instant
William was a massive advocate for Tempe (fermented soybean). Long before veganism was trendy, he called it "the soybean steak." His PDF would include a radical tip: Slice tempe paper-thin and fry it until it shatters like glass. He served this as a topping for everything, calling it "Indonesian bacon."
William’s hidden wonder is adding kerisik (grated coconut toasted until dark brown and oily). He said this is the "umami bomb" most home cooks skip. William was a massive advocate for Tempe (fermented soybean)
To cook his wonders, you do not need a PDF. You need a cobek , a handful of kencur , and the patience to listen to the fry. He said this is the "umami bomb" most home cooks skip
A must-read for anyone serious about Asian culinary arts. A must-read for anyone serious about Asian culinary arts
A huge section would be dedicated to this war. Blenders produce a smooth, wet paste, but they tear the chili skins, releasing bitter alkaloids. A mortar (cobek) crushes the cell walls, releasing oils without bitterness. William’s rule: Use a blender for wet marinades (fish), use a mortar for dry sambals and rendang bumbu.
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