What to visit in Jakarta? Kota Tua

If you are in Jakarta, Indonesia and want to see historical place, Kota Tua is the answer.  Kota Tua Jakarta (or “Jakarta Old Town”), is known as Oud Batavia (Dutch “Old Batavia”). It was also my first time visit with my sister to this old town. At first I didn’t expect much, but turned out liking this…

Get fit with Beansprouts! (Tauge Goreng)

Bean sprouts are a common ingredient, especially in Eastern Asian cuisine, made from sprouting beans. The typical bean sprout is made from the greenish-capped mung beans. Other common bean sprouts are the usually yellow, larger-grained soy sprouts. The sprouted beans are more nutritious than the original beans and they require much less cooking time. I have just known this recently…