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Betawi Vegetable Lontong Recipe, Savory and Delicious for Lebaran Feast

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Betawi Vegetable Lontong Recipe, Savory and Delicious for Lebaran Feast Betawi-style vegetable lontong recipe suitable for Lebaran menu (Illustration by AI)

Lebaran is incomplete without Betawi vegetable lontong. This dish consists of lontong with savory coconut milk sauce, accompanied by chayote, tofu, and shrimp, as well as accompaniments like crackers and sambal.

The combination of savory, spicy flavors, and distinctive spice aromas makes it a favorite dish during special moments. Betawi vegetable lontong is generally served warm as a breakfast menu or main dish.

Here’s a summary from Kapanlagi.com from various sources regarding the recipe and ingredients needed to make Betawi-style vegetable lontong, Friday (28/3/2025).

1. Why Betawi Vegetable Lontong is Suitable for Eid Dishes?

Betawi vegetable lontong is always a favorite dish during Eid. The savory coconut milk broth combined with soft lontong, chayote, tofu, and shrimp creates a distinctive flavor.

Crispy crackers and spicy shrimp paste further enhance the deliciousness. Besides being tasty, this dish is also practical to prepare, perfect for welcoming guests on this special day.

2. Ingredients Needed for Betawi Vegetable Lontong

Ingredients:

  • 4 lontong, cut into pieces

  • 300 grams of chayote, thinly sliced

  • 200 grams of fresh shrimp, peeled

  • 2 pieces of white tofu, diced and fried

  • 750 ml of thick coconut milk (from 1 coconut)

  • 2 bay leaves

  • 2 stalks of lemongrass, smashed

  • 3 kaffir lime leaves

  • 1 tsp of palm sugar

  • Salt to taste

Ground spices:

  • 6 shallots

  • 4 cloves of garlic

  • 4 candlenuts, toasted

  • 2 cm of roasted turmeric

  • 3 cm of galangal

  • Curly red chilies and bird's eye chilies to taste

  • 1 tsp of dried shrimp, crushed fine

Complements:

  • Red crackers or emping

  • Shrimp paste sambal

  • Fried shallots

3. How to Make Authentic Betawi Vegetable Lontong

Prepare delicious vegetable lontong with the following steps:

  1. Heat a little oil, sauté the ground spices with bay leaves, kaffir lime leaves, and lemongrass until fragrant.

  2. Stir until the shrimp changes color, then add the fried tofu that has been cut into pieces.

  3. Gently stir to avoid breaking, then add the sliced chayote.

  4. Reduce the heat, let all the ingredients cook through.

  5. Add brown sugar and salt, stir well, adjust the taste.

  6. Pour the hot vegetable broth over the lontong, sprinkle with fried shallots, and enjoy with crackers and shrimp paste.

4. Tips to Keep Coconut Milk from Curdling and Stay Delicious

Want your coconut milk to remain tasty without curdling? Follow these tips:

  • Use low heat – Cooking coconut milk on low heat preserves its deliciousness.

  • Stir gently & continuously – Helps maintain the perfect texture.

  • Choose fresh coconut milk – Coconut milk from grated coconut gives a more authentic flavor.

5. Variations of Betawi Lontong Sayur to Try

Want to enjoy Betawi Lontong Sayur with different variations? Here are some interesting options to try:

  • Lontong Sayur with Pindang Egg – Adds a richer savory flavor.

  • Spicy Lontong Sayur – Perfect for spice lovers with plenty of bird's eye chilies.

  • Lontong Sayur Without Shrimp – A delicious and appetizing vegetarian alternative.

6. Presentation that Makes It More Delicious

Prepare the lontong that has been neatly cut in a bowl, then pour hot vegetable broth rich in flavor. Add fried shallots, crackers, and shrimp paste sambal as complements to enhance the taste.

Betawi vegetable lontong is not only suitable for breakfast but also becomes a special dish during Eid with family. The savory coconut milk broth, the sweet combination of chayote, and delicious shrimp present a distinctive flavor that is always longed for.

(kpl/sfa)

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