Indonesian Cuisine

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a type of spicy noodle soup popular in Southeast Asian cuisine

  • Laksa is a traditional spicy noodle soup that originated in Southeast Asia.
  • I'm craving some laksa for dinner tonight.
  • Let's grab some laksa and chill out at the hawker center.
  • The flavors in this laksa dish are like a party in my mouth.

noun a meat substitute often used in vegetarian and vegan diets

  • Tempeh is a traditional Indonesian soy product made by fermenting soybeans.
  • I tried cooking with tempeh for the first time and it was actually pretty good.
  • I'm not a fan of tempeh, it's just not my cup of tea.
  • Adding tempeh to the recipe really brought a new flavor dimension to the dish.