Sayur Lodeh Recipe
Javanese vegetarian curry with tofu puffs, chayote, eggplant, peppers, green beans, cabbage and okra, served with Pandan turmeric rice cake.
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Ingredients
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Vegetarian Curry
Pandan Turmeric Rice Cake
Method
Cooking the Curry
- 1
Prepare the Aromatics
In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add minced shallots, garlic, lemongrass, and galangal. Sauté until fragrant.
- 2
Add Vegetables
Stir in the chayote, eggplant, bell pepper, green beans, cabbage, and okra. Cook for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.
- 3
Add Liquids
Pour in the coconut milk and vegetable broth. Add turmeric powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer.
- 4
Add Tofu Puffs
Gently add the tofu puffs to the pot and simmer for another 10-15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Making the Pandan Turmeric Rice Cake
- 5
Mix the Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine glutinous rice flour, pandan juice, coconut milk, turmeric powder, sugar, and salt. Stir until smooth.
- 6
Steam the Mixture
Pour the mixture into a greased cake pan. Steam over boiling water for about 30 minutes until set.
- 7
Cool and Serve
Allow the cake to cool before slicing. Serve it alongside the Sayur Lodeh.
