Life is all about keeping things in balance – including food. Try our yummy Indonesian sweet potato kebabs for a wholesome treat!

SERVES 4 // COOKING TIME 30 min

INGREDIENTS
2 large sweet potatoes, cubed
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp sesame seeds
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
½ cup peanuts
1 tsp cayenne pepper

METHOD
1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a baking tray and line with foil.
2. Skewer the sweet potato cubes, drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper.
3. Arrange kebabs on the tray and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Roast for 30–40 minutes, until cooked through and golden.
4. Bring soy sauce, honey and 3 tbsp water to a simmer. Cook until thickened and sticky, about 10 minutes.
5. In a food processor, blend the peanuts to a fine crumb. Add the cayenne pepper, salt and pepper.
6. Serve the kebabs with sticky sauce and peanut crumbs.

Recipe & styling: Amerae Vercueil
Photography: Andreas Eiselen // HMimages.co.za

For a savoury option, try these Indonesian spicy fried noodles.

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This classic grilled fish with sambal translates to ikan bakar meaning ‘burned fish’ in Indonesian, and makes the perfect summer braai favourite!

SERVES 4 // COOKING TIME 1 hour 10 min

INGREDIENTS
For the sambal
1 tbsp fish sauce
4 chillies, sliced
1½ tsp sugar
Juice of 1 lime
For the fish
4 red chillies, chopped
2 onions, chopped
2 lemongrass stalks, chopped
½ tsp salt
6 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp fish sauce
4 tsp sugar
Juice of 2 limes
½ tsp turmeric
2 medium-sized fish of your choice

METHOD
For the sambal
1. Combine all the ingredients and season with salt to taste. Set aside until ready to serve.
For the grilled fish
1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper.
2. To make the marinade, add the chillies, onions, lemongrass and salt to a food processor. Pulse in your food processor until finely chopped.
3. Add this mixture, along with the oil, to a pan over medium heat. Fry until fragrant. Add the fish sauce, sugar, lime juice and turmeric and cook for another 2 minutes.
4. Lay the fish out on the prepared trays and spread with the marinade. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
5. Bake for 10–15 minutes, or until cooked through, and serve immediately with the sambal.

Recipe & styling: Kate Turner
Photography: Sean Dollery // HMimages.co.za

Loving the island flavours? Make this whole baked fish from Zanzibar!

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Take a trip to the many islands of Indonesia for the ultimate taste adventure that you can create in your own home, starting with these spicy fried noodles!

SERVES 4–6 // COOKING TIME 40 min

INGREDIENTS
For the sauce
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp chicken stock
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp sambal oelek
1 tsp grated ginger
1 tsp grated garlic
½ tsp chilli flakes
For the spicy fried noodles
400 g shelled prawns
3 garlic cloves
3 spring onions, sliced
1 Thai chilli, sliced
1 carrot, thinly sliced
½ cup bean sprouts
½ cup green beans, halved
¾ cup shredded cabbage
2 cups pak choi
2 eggs
500 g egg noodles, cooked
2 spring onions, chopped

METHOD
For the sauce
1. Mix all the ingredients.
For the spicy fried noodles
1. Heat some oil in a large pot over medium. Add the prawns and fry for 2–3 minutes, until cooked. Remove from the pot.
2. Add 3 tbsp oil to the pot over high heat. Add the garlic, spring onions and chilli and fry for 1 minute.
3. Add the rest of the veggies and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes, until tender. Remove from the pot.
4. Over medium heat, add the eggs. Allow to set slightly and break up with a spoon.
5. Add the veg, shrimp and the sauce. Toss.
6. Add the noodles and toss. Season and serve topped with spring onion.

Recipe & styling: Kate Turner
Photography: Sean Dollery // HMimages.co.za

Keen to try some more from this tropical paradise? Make our kingklip and coconut curry!

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