Spices, nuts and dried leaves
- Coriander seed (ketumbar)Used for (examples)Tempe goreng and opor ayamSupermarketSpice aisle
- White pepperUsed for (examples)Everyday pepper for savory dishesSupermarketSpice aisle
- Candlenuts (kemiri)Used for (examples)Opor ayam and sayur lodehAsian grocerBaking aisle
- Salam leaves (daun salam), driedUsed for (examples)Sayur lodeh and sotoAsian grocerSpice aisle
- Cloves (cengkeh)Used for (examples)Rendang and stewsSupermarketSpice aisle
- Cassia cinnamon sticks (kayu manis)Used for (examples)Opor ayamSupermarketSpice aisle
Sauces, pastes and sweeteners
- Kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)Used for (examples)Nasi goreng and satay marinadeAsian grocerInternational aisle
- Terasi (dried shrimp paste)Used for (examples)Sambal terasi and sayur asemAsian grocerInternational aisle
- Sambal oelekUsed for (examples)Table sambal and stir-friesSupermarketInternational aisle
- Coconut milk, canned (santan)Used for (examples)Rendang and opor ayamSupermarketCanned and jarred goods
- Tamarind block (asam jawa)Used for (examples)Sayur asem and peanut sauceAsian grocerInternational aisle
- Palm sugar (gula jawa)Used for (examples)Peanut sauce and tempe bacemAsian grocerBaking aisle
Rice, noodles and dry goods
- Jasmine riceUsed for (examples)Steamed rice and nasi gorengSupermarketRice, pasta and grains
- Yellow egg noodles (mie)Used for (examples)Mie goreng and soto ayamAsian grocerRice, pasta and grains
- Rice vermicelli (bihun)Used for (examples)Soto ayamSupermarketRice, pasta and grains
- Raw peanutsUsed for (examples)Peanut sauce and sayur asemSupermarketBaking aisle
- Krupuk (prawn or cassava crackers)Used for (examples)Side for nasi gorengAsian grocerInternational aisle
- Fried shallots (bawang goreng)Used for (examples)Topping for soto and nasi gorengAsian grocerInternational aisle
Fresh each week
- ShallotsUsed for (examples)Bumbu pastes and sambalSupermarketProduce section
- GarlicUsed for (examples)In every bumbu, the paste most dishes begin withSupermarketProduce section
- Large red chiliesUsed for (examples)Sambal and red bumbuAsian grocerProduce section
- Bird's eye chilies (cabe rawit)Used for (examples)Sambal terasiAsian grocerProduce section
- Galangal (lengkuas)Used for (examples)Opor ayam and rendangAsian grocerProduce section
- Lemongrass (sereh)Used for (examples)Opor ayam and soupsAsian grocerProduce section
- Fresh turmeric (kunyit)Used for (examples)Soto ayam and nasi kuningAsian grocerProduce section
- Ginger (jahe)Used for (examples)Rendang and yellow bumbuSupermarketProduce section
- Makrut lime leaves (daun jeruk)Used for (examples)Soups and curriesAsian grocerFreezer aisle
- LimesUsed for (examples)Sambal terasi and gado-gadoSupermarketProduce section
- Tempeh (tempe)Used for (examples)Tempe goreng and sayur lodehSupermarketRefrigerated case
- Firm tofu (tahu)Used for (examples)Gado-gado and sayur lodehSupermarketRefrigerated case
- Mung bean sproutsUsed for (examples)Gado-gadoSupermarketProduce section
- Long beans (kacang panjang)Used for (examples)Sayur asem and sayur lodehAsian grocerProduce section
