Sayur Lodeh Recipe
Javanese vegetarian curry with tofu, eggplant, peppers, green beans, cabbage, and okra, turmeric rice cake. (spice level cannot be modified)
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Start by cutting the tofu into cubes, slicing the eggplant, bell pepper, and okra, and cutting the cabbage into strips. Mince the shallots and garlic, and slice the chili peppers.
- 2
Fry the Tofu
In a large pot, heat the cooking oil over medium heat. Add the tofu cubes and fry until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- 3
- 4
Add Vegetables
Add the eggplant, bell pepper, green beans, okra, and cabbage to the pot. Stir well to combine.
- 5
Add Liquids and Spices
Pour in the coconut milk and vegetable broth. Add turmeric powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss in the lime leaves. Bring to a boil.
- 6
Simmer
Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- 7
Combine with Tofu
Add the fried tofu back into the pot. Stir gently to combine and let it cook for another 5 minutes.
- 8
Serve
Serve the Sayur Lodeh hot with turmeric rice cake on the side.
