Indonesian · BeginnerMemasak Makan Malam BersamaCooking Dinner

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00:00Intro
Hello, Sari! My stomach is already making noise.
Haha, hello, Rizky! You are hungry again, right?
Yes, indeed. Since lunch, I only ate a little.
Why did you only eat a little, Rizky?
I was busy at noon, so I didn't get to eat much.
Wow, your hungry stomach is so pitiful!
That is why, now I want to eat delicious food.
Perfect timing! Tonight, we cook in the kitchen.
Wow, fun! What do we want to cook, Sari?
Our topic is cooking dinner together.
Super exciting! I really love eating delicious food.
Eating together with family at home, is indeed wonderful.
True! The kitchen atmosphere is always warm and lively.
Today, there are six important phrases for beginners.
Cool! What are those six phrases, Sari?
First, our hero phrase: cooking dinner.
Great! That is indeed my favorite activity at home.
Second, we will learn the phrase cut vegetables.
Then, the third phrase is fry eggs.
Correct! Fourth, do not forget to taste it.
Fifth, if not salty enough, add a little salt.
And sixth, when cooked: the food is ready!
So complete! All these phrases are very practical.
Definitely, Rizky! Later there is also a secret of Indonesian kitchens.
Wow, what secret is that, Sari? I want to know!
Later in the next story! Keep listening!
Sari, last night I had a funny story.
What story, Rizky? Tell me!
Yesterday, I wanted to diligently cook dinner.
How unusual! Who did you cook for?
I wanted to cook dinner for my younger sibling.
Wow, so kind! What dish did you cook?
I wanted to cook special fried rice.
Rizky's homemade fried rice, huh? Haha!
Yes, but there was a slightly messy incident in the kitchen.
Why did it get messy, Rizky? What happened?
While cooking dinner, my phone rang.
Wow, you played with your phone while cooking?
Yes, I held chili and then rubbed my eye.
Ouch! Your eye immediately stung and got red, right?
Exactly, Sari! It felt so spicy!
Haha, Rizky! You were not careful enough.
I even cried, because of the stinging in my eye.
Then, how did your cooking turn out last night?
Luckily my sibling came, then helped cook dinner.
Your kind sibling saved your dinner!
Yes, my sibling stirred the rice in the pan.
That is why, you must focus when in the kitchen.
Yes, do not play on your phone while cooking.
But after that, how was the taste of the rice, Rizky?
It was super delicious, and finished by the two of us!
Good then! Cooking dinner indeed takes practice.
True, Sari. Hey, earlier you wanted to share a kitchen secret?
Right! Do you know the kitchen habits of Indonesian people?
What habits are those, Sari? Try explaining!
In Indonesia, cooking dinner is a gathering moment.
Yes, families often help out in the kitchen.
Mother, father, and children, help each other prepare food.
The kitchen becomes a place to share stories about daily activities.
Correct! Then, there are three main kitchen spices.
Shallots, garlic, and chili, right?
Exactly! Those three seasonings must be there.
Without those three seasonings, the food tastes less savory.
Correct! Many people also use a traditional stone mortar.
A stone mortar to crush seasonings until fine.
The stone pestle makes the aroma of chili sauce so fragrant.
The aroma of fried shallots also makes the stomach hungrier.
And during dinner, there are always crackers.
Wow, eating rice without crackers feels so lonely!
Haha, true! The dinner atmosphere is always lively.
I am becoming even more enthusiastic to cook dinner!
Hopefully tonight you don't get chili on yourself again!
Haha, don't worry, I am already more careful!
Good! Cooking dinner by yourself, is much healthier.
Exactly, we know all the ingredients that we use.
Now, let us discuss the other five phrases!
Ready, Sari! What is the first step when cooking?
The first important step is to cut vegetables.
The phrase 'potong sayur', means cut vegetables, right?
Exactly, Rizky! We cut vegetables like carrots.
We can also cut vegetables like cabbage and mustard greens.
Fresh vegetables are washed first until completely clean.
After being washed, then we cut them on the cutting board.
Use a clean knife, then cut vegetables neatly.
Do not cut vegetables while daydreaming, or you might cut a finger!
Haha, true! You must be careful when cutting vegetables.
Okay, vegetables are ready. What is the second step?
The second practical step is to fry eggs.
The phrase 'goreng telur', means fry eggs, right?
Yes! Do you prefer an omelet or a sunny-side up egg?
I like to fry an omelet with green onions.
Thick and savory omelets, are indeed very delicious.
What kind of egg do you like, Sari?
I like to fry sunny-side up eggs half-cooked.
Wow, yummy! The egg yolk melts over the rice.
Just heat a little oil, then fry eggs.
The aroma when we fry eggs, is so fragrant, right?
Exactly! Well, what if you are cooking soup?
When the soup boils, we must taste it.
Correct! The phrase 'coba cicipi', means taste it.
We take a small spoon, then taste the broth.
Blow on the hot broth first, before you taste it.
Do not swallow immediately, so your tongue does not get burned.
If we taste it, the flavor of the food becomes just right.
True! But if it tastes bland, what do we do, Sari?
Very easy! We just add a little salt.
The phrase 'tambah sedikit garam', means add a little salt.
Yes! Not too much, just add a little salt.
If too much, later it becomes too salty and not delicious.
Correct! So, just add a little salt.
Then we stir well, until the salt dissolves completely.
After that, taste again until the flavor is truly right.
Now, what if all the food is cooked and fragrant?
We call the family: the food is ready!
The phrase 'makanannya sudah siap', means the food is ready.
Everyone is happy when they hear the food is ready.
Yes, everyone immediately gathers at the dining table!
Eating together while the food is still warm, is the best.
The stomach is full and the heart becomes happy.
Well, now we enter our fun debate!
Wow, there is Team Rizky and Team Sari, right?
Correct! Team Sari is the team that cooks neatly following recipes.
Meanwhile Team Rizky, is the team that cooks quickly and casually!
If cooking without recipes, the taste can be strange, you know!
Not at all, cooking with feeling can also be super delicious.
But if using recipes, the seasoning is measured and exact.
Cooking casually is more fun and does not cause a headache.
Haha! But do not forget the important spices, okay.
Of course, Sari! Kitchen seasonings must not be missed.
Good! You learned from yesterday's experience, right.
Definitely! Hey, there is interesting numerical info here.
What info is that, Rizky? Share it!
I once heard a survey about crackers during meals.
Wow, what percentage of Indonesians eat with crackers?
Try guessing, Sari! Roughly what percentage?
Hmm, maybe around sixty percent?
Even more! It is said, there are around eighty percent!
Wow, so many! Dinner indeed must have crackers.
The crispy sensation of crackers makes eating even more appetizing.
Totally agree! Especially eaten together with warm fried rice.
That crunchy cracker sound makes the atmosphere even cheerier.
Exactly, dinner becomes the most awaited moment.
Rizky, now it is time for your situational test!
Awesome! I am ready to answer all your questions, Sari.
I will give ten kitchen situations, okay.
Ready! Start with number one, please!
Number one: Seven in the evening at home.
You and your sibling are preparing dinner together.
What activity are you two doing?
Wow, this is clear! We are cooking dinner.
Very good! Answer number one is very accurate.
Hehe, so easy! Move on to number two, Sari.
Number two: On the table there are carrots and mustard greens.
You hold a knife to make small pieces.
What action are you doing?
Answer number two: I am cutting vegetables!
Clever! Cutting vegetables for healthy cooking ingredients.
Of course! Now number three, what is the situation?
Number three: The oil in the pan is already hot.
You crack an egg into that pan.
What activity is taking place in the kitchen?
Wow, the aroma is savory! I am frying eggs!
Great, Rizky! Frying eggs for a dinner side dish.
True! I am getting more enthusiastic. Come on number four!
Number four: The chicken soup broth is boiling fragrantly.
You take a small spoon to check the broth flavor.
What should you do before it finishes cooking?
If I want to know the taste, I must taste it!
Exactly! Always taste it so the flavor is just right.
So true! Now, what is question number five?
Number five: When you tried the soup broth earlier,
the taste was still not salty enough and lacked savory flavor.
What should you put into the soup?
The solution is easy, we just add a little salt!
Great! Adding a little salt makes the soup more delicious.
Yes, do not add too much salt. On to number six!
Number six: Rice, side dishes, and soup are cooked.
All plates are neatly arranged on the dining table.
What do you call out to the whole family?
I will call out joyfully: Come on, the food is ready!
Super cool! Everyone will definitely come right away.
Definitely! Are there more questions, Sari?
Yes! Number seven: Your friend comes home in the evening.
They ask why your kitchen is fragrant and so busy.
What do you answer to your friend?
I answer casually: I am cooking dinner!
Good! A very friendly and clear answer.
Fun! What is situation number eight, Sari?
Number eight: You want to make stir-fried water spinach vegetables.
The vegetables are still long and not prepared yet.
What initial step do you do in the kitchen?
Of course, I must cut the water spinach vegetables first!
Correct! Cut vegetables before the spices are stir-fried.
Exactly! Move on to number nine, Sari.
Number nine: You are cooking fish soup.
You want to make sure the broth is not too sour.
What do you do before turning off the stove?
I take a spoon and taste the broth!
Clever! Tasting it ensures the spices are absorbed.
And the last situation, what is number ten, Sari?
Number ten: Your sibling asks if dinner is done.
All plates are already on the dining table.
How do you tell your sibling enthusiastically?
I say: Do not worry, the food is ready!
Outstanding, Rizky! All ten of your answers are completely correct!
Hooray! Practicing with real situations is so much fun.
You are becoming more proficient in daily Indonesian.
Thank you, Sari! I am happy learning with you.
You are welcome, Rizky! Direct practice is the main key.
Now, it is time for the speaking mission for our loyal listeners!
Wow, what is our speaking mission for tomorrow, Sari?
Tomorrow when dinner time arrives at home,
stand in front of your mirror or in your kitchen.
Then, what sentence must be spoken three times?
Say this sentence with a clear voice three times:
Tonight, I want to cook dinner!
Great! Say it three times with full confidence.
Practicing speaking directly gets our tongue accustomed.
True! Do not be afraid of making mistakes when learning a new language.
And let us know in the comments section:
Are you on Team Rizky or Team Sari?
Write your team choice and your dinner menu!
Do not forget the crackers, and do not mistakenly touch chili!
Haha, true! See you in the next episode!
See you everyone! Bye!

Key phrases

6 to keep
memasak makan malammemasak makan malam
cooking dinner
Hari ini giliran aku memasak makan malam.Today it's my turn to cook dinner.
potong sayurpotong sayur
cut vegetables
Kamu potong sayur, aku rebus air ya.You chop the vegetables, I'll boil the water.
goreng telurgoreng telur
fry eggs
Cepat goreng telur sebelum nasi dingin.Hurry and fry the eggs before the rice gets cold.
coba cicipicoba cicipi
taste it
Coba cicipi kuahnya, kurang asam nggak?Try tasting the broth—is it not sour enough?
tambah sedikit garamtambah sedikit garam
add a little salt
Rasanya hambar, tambah sedikit garam saja.It tastes bland—just add a little salt.
makanannya sudah siapmakanannya sudah siap
the food is ready
Ayo duduk, makanannya sudah siap.Come sit down, the food is ready.

Giliranmu

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Wow, what is our speaking mission for tomorrow, Sari?Wow, what is our speaking mission for tomorrow, Sari?

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