Javanese Meat Dishes

Satay is a traditional dish consisting of skewered meat that's served with a sauce on the side. All types of meat can be used to make satay, even some exotic varieties such as crocodile or snake meat. In most cases, the meat is marinated before gr... READ MORE

This Indonesian dish consists of pieces of fried chicken that are served coated in sambal, a popular chili paste. The word penyet from the name of this dish means to press or push, referring to the preparation m... READ MORE

Indonesian chicken stew is based on an aromatic combination of coconut milk and numerous spices such as lemongrass, tamarind, cinnamon, galangal, palm sugar, coriander, garlic, and shallots. The dish is typically prepared with bone-in pieces such ... READ MORE

As the name suggests, this bakso variety hails from Solo (Surakarta). It is prepared with firm, but tender beef meatballs that are served in beef broth. The dish is usually accompanied by yellow or vermicelli noodles and various garnishes... READ MORE

Ayam geprek is a popular Indonesian fried chicken dish that combines the crispiness of battered fried chicken with the bold, fiery punch of raw sambal (chili sauce). The name comes from the Javanese word geprek, which... READ MORE

Predominantly sweet, slightly robust, and deliciously spicy, tongseng is an authentic Indonesian meat stew, typically goat, cooked with kecap manis (sweet soy sauce), shredded cabbage, tomatoes, and coconut milk. It is commonly regarded as a combi... READ MORE

Bakso bakar is a popular Indonesian street food dish consisting of grilled meatballs, usually made from beef, that are skewered, basted in a flavorful sauce, and grilled over hot charcoal until smoky, slightly charred... READ MORE

This Indonesian goat stew originated in Surakarta, Java. It is believed that the dish appeared during the Dutch rule when the best goat cuts were usually distributed among the rich, and what was left for the poor were goat bones which still had so... READ MORE

Semur daging is a traditional stew originating from Java. It is usually made with a combination of beef, onions, garlic, ginger, kecap manis, palm sugar, tamarind, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom, oil, salt, and pepper. The onions, garlic, and ... READ MORE

Semur ayam is a traditional dish originating from Java. The dish is usually made with a combination of chicken, potatoes, sweet soy sauce (kecap manis), nutmeg, lemongrass, garlic, shallots, ginger, sugar, salt, and pepper. The shallots, garlic, g... READ MORE

Sate Madura is a traditional dish and a type of sate originating from the island of Madura, hence the name. The dish is prepared with chicken or mutton pieces that are placed onto skewers and grilled. This type of sate is different from most other... READ MORE

Sate kelinci is a traditional dish originating from Java. The dish consists of rabbit meat that's usually marinated, then placed on bamboo skewers and grilled to perfection. The marinade is often made with a combination of shallots, garlic, ginger... READ MORE

Selat solo is an Indonesian dish believed to have originated as a European salad that’s been adapted to Javanese tastes. It hails from Solo in Central Java, hence the name. The dish is made with a combination of beef tenderloin, onions, soy ... READ MORE

Iga senyet is a traditional meat dish originating from Surabaya, but nowadays it's popular throughout the country. The dish consists of squeezed beef spare ribs and sambal sauce. In order to prepare the dish, beef spare ribs are cooked until tende... READ MORE

Krengsengan is a traditional stir-fry dish originating from Surabaya. It's usually made with a combination of lamb, onion, garlic, chili peppers, bay leaves, salt, ginger, soy sauce, and oil. The ingredients are simply sautéed in oil, and t... READ MORE

Sate klatak is a traditional dish originating from Pleret in Yogyakarta. The dish consists of goat or mutton that's seasoned with salt and pepper, placed on iron skewers, then grilled or roasted over an open fire. This type of satay is different f... READ MORE

Sate buntel is a traditional dish originating from Solo in Central Java. The dish consists of minced lamb that's wrapped in caul fat and placed on bamboo skewers. The caul fat keeps the meat intact while it's cooking on the grill. Once done, sate ... READ MORE

Sate Ponorogo is a traditional type of satay originating from Ponorogo in East Java. This type of satay is made with chicken that's marinated in a combination of shallots, garlic, candlenuts, coriander, turmeric, cumin, galangal, salt, and palm su... READ MORE