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Sayur Lodeh (Vegetable Curry in Coconut Milk) recipe by Safe Plated

Sayur Lodeh (Vegetable Curry in Coconut Milk)

A Malaysian and Indonesian vegetable stew cooked in coconut milk and spices. A nutritious and flavorful dish, perfect for a light yet satisfying dinner. Arrowroot powder used for thickening.

20m prep + 35m cook4 servings
EGG-free
320 cal|8g protein|30g carbs|20g fat|8g fiber

Ingredients

  • 6 cups Mixed Vegetables (cabbage, long beans, carrots, eggplant)
  • 2 cans Coconut Milk
  • 2 Onions
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 2 stalks Lemongrass
  • 1 inch Galangal (Lengkuas)
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 1 tbsp Arrowroot Powder

Instructions

  1. 1Cut the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
  2. 2Blend onions and garlic into a fine paste.
  3. 3Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  4. 4Sauté the onion paste until fragrant.
  5. 5Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, lemongrass, galangal, and bay leaves. Cook for 2 minutes.
  6. 6Add the vegetables and coconut milk. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Add arrowroot powder during the last 30 seconds to thicken
  7. 7Season with salt and sugar to taste.

Substitutions

EggArrowroot Powder

THICKENING

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