Sayur Lodeh (v) (gf) Recipe
Javanese vegetarian curry with tofu puffs, eggplant, peppers, green beans, cabbage and okra, served with pandan turmeric rice cake.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Vegetables
Chop the eggplant, red bell pepper, cabbage, and okra into bite-sized pieces. Trim the green beans and set aside.
- 2
Sauté Aromatics
In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add minced shallots, garlic, and ginger, and sauté until fragrant.
- 3
Add Spices
Stir in chili paste, turmeric powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- 4
Combine Liquids
Pour in the coconut milk and vegetable broth, stirring to combine.
- 5
Add Vegetables
Add the chopped eggplant, bell pepper, green beans, cabbage, okra, and tofu puffs. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- 6
Cook the Curry
Let the curry simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.
- 7
Serve
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, ideally with pandan turmeric rice cake.
