The Caribbean Housewife

Our legendary Dutch-Indonesian Rijsttafel is back in August!

The rijsttafel (rice table) is a traditional combination of dishes from various Indonesian food cultures. It consists of a number of perfectly harmonised dishes. All main and side-dishes are put on the table at the same time. Everyone composes his own menu from them. It is not only about the eating itself; socialising and togetherness are equally important. The rice table is a traditional element of festive occasions like annual events, reunions, memorials and other gatherings. The recipes for the rice table are often family recipes from the former Dutch East Indies, passed on by granny, aunty or ‘kokkie’ (the cook).

Menu

SAYUR LODEH
This dish means “vegetables cooked in coconut milk”. It has Indonesian origins from Java. Vegetables such as bamboo shoots, baby corn, sweet potato, and Thai eggplants are served with kaffir lime leaves and a light coconut broth.

TUMIS TEMPE TAHU
Tofu, long beans, and kecap pedis.

SAMBAL GORENG TERONG BALADO
Roasted aubergine in a spicy tomato sauce.

GADO GADO
A hearty dish, which has its roots in Indonesia (in Indonesian it literally means “mix-mix”), Java, Sudan, and also Suriname. Our version comes with fried tofu, crunchy vegetables, and a lovely spicy peanut dressing.

 

SATÉ AYAM (option 1)
Skewered chicken satay.

or 

GULAI NANKA (option 2)
A delicious jackfruit curry instead of the chicken satay.

 

NASI KUNING
The most important element of a rijsttafel is of course rice. In our case Indonesian yellow rice. 
It is flavored with coconut milk and gets its beautiful hue from turmeric.

ATJAR KETIMUN
Pickled sweet and sour cucumber and shallots with a hint of chili.

SERUNDENG
Roasted and shredded coconut.

PISANG GORENG
Crispy banana fritters. The ultimate comfort food!

KROEPOEK
Cassave crackers.

 

We end with dessert:

SPEKKOEK
A Dutch-Indonesian spice cake, also called ‘Thousand Layer Cake’ in English.

 

Allergies?
Please note that the menu contains dishes with peanuts, which can not be made otherwise.

 

Natural Wine Pairing This time from Agricola Morasinsi, a family-owned winery with Sveva Sernia at the helm (Italy / Puglia / Alta Murgia).

Kombucha Pairing
For those who wish alcohol-free options, we offer delicious kombucha.

Book your seat for another edition of this epic dinner!