Snack Recipes

Classic Betawi iced dessert: soft rice-tapioca jelly in colored layers, served with warm gula jawa syrup, creamy coconut milk, and crushed ice.

Classic chilled longan syrup drink perfumed with pandan and sweetened with rock sugar, served cold over ice.

Classic Indonesian shaved-ice dessert with creamy coconut milk, cocopandan syrup, sweet ketan hitam, jackfruit, nata de coco, and avocado.

Moist, gently sweet carrot cake without eggs or leaveners. Dense, tender crumb with caramel notes from brown sugar and fresh carrot.

Crispy golden potato balls filled with molten cheese. Creamy, savory centers and a light crunchy exterior make these vegetarian bites perfect as a snack or party appetizer.

Classic Vietnamese banana smoothie blended with milk, sweetened condensed milk, and ice for a creamy, fragrant banana drink.

Bright, tangy, and subtly sweet smoothie where crisp apple meets zippy lime, thickened naturally with chia for a refreshing, fiber-rich sip.

Ultra-crisp Filipino lumpia packed with juicy meat and served with a sweet-tangy banana ketchup, a beloved Philippine condiment.

Bakwan Pedas is a beloved Indonesian street snack: crispy, spicy vegetable fritters featuring cabbage, carrot, scallions, and chilies enveloped in a light rice flour batter. Traditionally sold by street vendors and served hot, these savory bites highlight Indonesia’s fondness for bold, spicy flavors and crunchy textures.

Lentil Sambusas are a beloved Ethiopian street snack featuring crisp, golden pastry stuffed with a spiced lentil filling. Traditionally served during festivals, Ramadan, or as a savory everyday treat, they are a staple in Ethiopian and Horn of Africa cuisines. The filling typically relies on lentils and a rich blend of aromatic spices, delivering hearty, satisfying, and delicious flavor in every bite.