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6 Popular Coconut Vegetable Recipes in Indonesia That Can Inspire Home Cooking

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Kapanlagi.com - Dishes made from vegetables with coconut milk have become a part of Indonesia's culinary tradition. The savory taste and soft texture of these coconut vegetable dishes make them very popular. Various regions have their own unique vegetable recipes with special spices that give them a distinct character.

If KLovers are looking for delicious and easy-to-make home cooking inspiration, the following coconut vegetable dishes can be a great choice. From lodeh vegetables to cassava leaf curry, these various dishes can complement the daily menu with authentic flavors that tantalize the taste buds.

Let's check out some popular Indonesian coconut vegetable recipes that can inspire home cooking. Come on, let's check it out, KLovers!

1. Javanese Lodeh Vegetable Soup

Lodeh vegetable soup is a coconut milk dish typical of Java that is rich in flavor. It uses a variety of vegetables such as chayote, eggplant, and long beans; this coconut milk soup has a savory taste that pairs well with warm rice and simple side dishes. Here is how to make it:

Ingredients:

- 200 grams of chayote, cut into matchsticks

- 100 grams of long beans, cut into pieces

- 1 eggplant, cut into pieces

- 500 ml of liquid coconut milk

- 3 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced

- 4 shallots, thinly sliced

- 2 bay leaves

- 1 stalk of lemongrass, bruised

- 1/2 tsp salt

- 1/2 tsp granulated sugar

Instructions:

1. Sauté the garlic and shallots until fragrant.

2. Add the bay leaves and lemongrass, stir briefly.

3. Pour in the coconut milk and let it boil.

4. Add all the vegetables, salt, and sugar. Stir well.

5. Cook until the vegetables are tender, remove, and serve warm.

2. Padang Cassava Leaf Curry

Padang cassava leaf curry is a traditional dish from Padang known for its rich spiced coconut milk sauce. The savory taste of coconut milk blends with the tender cassava leaves, creating a delicious combination that is best enjoyed with rice and other typical Minang side dishes. Here’s how to make this coconut vegetable dish:

Ingredients:

- 200 grams of cassava leaves, boiled and squeezed

- 500 ml of coconut milk

- 4 shallots, thinly sliced

- 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

- 2 bay leaves

- 1 stalk of lemongrass, bruised

- 1 tsp turmeric powder

- 1/2 tsp salt

- 1/2 tsp sugar

Instructions:

1. Sauté the shallots and garlic until fragrant.

2. Add the bay leaves, lemongrass, and turmeric powder. Mix well.

3. Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a simmer over low heat.

4. Add the cassava leaves, salt, and sugar. Mix well.

5. Cook until the spices are absorbed, remove from heat, and serve.

3. Special Central Java Spinach Soup

Spinach soup is a coconut milk vegetable dish that has a light and refreshing taste. Nutrient-rich spinach is cooked with savory coconut milk broth, creating a healthy and delicious dish that is perfect for a family lunch at home. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients:

- 200 grams of spinach, remove the leaves

- 500 ml of diluted coconut milk

- 3 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced

- 4 shallots, thinly sliced

- 1 tsp of ground kencur

- 1/2 tsp of salt

- 1/2 tsp of granulated sugar

Instructions:

1. Boil the coconut milk with garlic, shallots, and ground kencur.

2. Add salt and sugar, mix well.

3. Once boiling, add the spinach and cook briefly.

4. Adjust the seasoning, remove from heat, and serve warm.

4. Jackfruit Coconut Soup

Jackfruit coconut soup is a traditional dish from the Sumatra and Java regions that uses young jackfruit as the main ingredient. With spices and savory coconut milk broth, this dish has a tender texture and delicious flavor that becomes even more enjoyable when reheated. Here’s how to make this coconut soup:

Ingredients:

- 300 grams of young jackfruit, cut into small pieces

- 500 ml of coconut milk

- 4 shallots, thinly sliced

- 3 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced

- 1 stalk of lemongrass, bruised

- 2 bay leaves

- 1 tsp of ground turmeric

- 1/2 tsp of salt

- 1/2 tsp of granulated sugar

Instructions:

1. Boil the young jackfruit until tender, then drain.

2. Sauté the shallots and garlic until fragrant.

3. Add the lemongrass, bay leaves, and ground turmeric, mix well.

4. Pour in the coconut milk, then add the young jackfruit.

5. Add salt and sugar, cook until the spices are absorbed.

5. Spicy Bamboo Shoot Soup with Coconut Milk

Spicy bamboo shoot soup with coconut milk is a dish made from bamboo shoots combined with a spicy coconut milk broth. This dish has a distinctive aroma of bamboo shoots and a crunchy texture, providing a unique eating sensation with a savory and slightly spicy flavor that stimulates the appetite. Here are the steps to make this coconut milk soup:

Ingredients:

- 200 grams of bamboo shoots, thinly sliced

- 500 ml of coconut milk

- 4 shallots, thinly sliced

- 3 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced

- 2 large red chilies, diagonally sliced

- 1 stalk of lemongrass, bruised

- 1/2 tsp of salt

- 1/2 tsp of sugar

Instructions:

1. Boil the bamboo shoots until cooked, then drain.

2. Sauté the shallots, garlic, and chilies until fragrant.

3. Add the lemongrass, salt, and sugar, and mix well.

4. Pour in the coconut milk, then add the bamboo shoots.

5. Cook until the coconut milk is absorbed and the bamboo shoots are tender.

6. Pumpkin Vegetable with Coconut Milk

Pumpkin vegetable with coconut milk is a dish with a coconut milk broth that has a natural sweetness from the pumpkin. The soft texture of the pumpkin combined with coconut milk creates a savory and creamy flavor, making it a delicious and nutritious simple coconut vegetable dish. Here is how to make it:

Ingredients:

- 200 grams of pumpkin, diced

- 500 ml of coconut milk

- 3 shallots, thinly sliced

- 2 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced

- 2 bay leaves

- 1/2 tsp salt

- 1/2 tsp sugar

Instructions:

1. Boil the coconut milk with shallots, garlic, and bay leaves.

2. Add the pumpkin, salt, and sugar.

3. Cook until the pumpkin is tender and the spices are absorbed.

4. Remove and serve warm as a side dish with rice.

That is a list of practical coconut vegetable recipes that can be a home menu choice. There are still many other recipe recommendations that KLovers can learn by reading articles on kapanlagi.com. Because, if not now, when else?

(kpl/dhm)

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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