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Bumbu Kacang (Indonesian Peanut Sauce) Saveur 10 hrs ago © Provided by Saveur Bumbu Kacang (Indonesian Peanut Sauce) This rich peanut sauce from chef, cookbook author, and satay expert Vanja Van der Leeden ticks all the boxes. It’s creamy, nutty, spicy and aromatic. Traditionally made in a heavy mortar and pestle, Van der Leeden’s version can be made quickly and easily in a blender. Unable to eat peanuts? Try swapping them out for almonds or cashews. © Provided by Saveur Featured in:...

Sambal Tempeh with Lemon Basil Saveur 10 hrs ago © Provided by Saveur Sambal Tempeh with Lemon Basil The combination of nutty tempeh and aromatic lemon basil is an elegant match in this fiery Indonesian condiment adapted from chef Vanja Van der Leeden’s cookbook INDOSTOK.  Quite different from more common, saucy sambals, this dryer style goes well with grilled eggplant, rice, and steamed fish. Fresh or frozen makrut limes can be found at Asian grocery stores; if unavailable, substitute ...

Posted: Mar 10, 2021 4:00 AM ET | Last Updated: March 10 The Jan. 11, 2019, collision at the Westboro Transitway station killed three people and injured dozens more.(Justin Tang/Canadian Press) The driver of the OC Transpo double-decker that crashed into a bus shelter at Ottawas Westboro station in 2019 was in a state of shock in the immediate aftermath, according to statements given at a two-day pretrial hearing. The Ontario Court of Justice heard this week from people who participated in t...