Sayur Lodeh

Chef : Loreta Quitoles

Genres : Malaysian/Singaporean Cuisine,

Ingredients

Ingredients A

1/4 round cabbage (cut into irregular bite size)

2 long bean (cut into 4 cm long)

1/2 carrot (cut into 4cm long stick)

1.5 cup chicken stock

Sugar and salt to taste

Ingredients B

1/2 firm bean curd (taukua)

1 fermented bean cake (tempe)

1.5 cup coconut milk

Ingredients C (paste)

2 tbsp chili paste

1 stalk lemongrass

1 thumb size galangal (blue ginger)

4 dried chili (soak until soft, drain)

2 tbsp dried shrimp

1 tsp belachan (shrimp paste)

8 shallots

2 cloves garlic

6 candlenuts

2 tbsp coriander powder

1 tsp turmeric powder

2 tbsp coconut milk

4 tbsp cooking oil

Method

Deep fry firm bean curd and fermented bean cake (set aside).

Blend ingredients C into fine paste and fry on medium low heat until fragrant (about 30 mins).

Add in ingredients A, simmer for 15 min.

Then add in ingredients B, continue simmer until vegetable soft.

Add salt and sugar to taste.