The Deliciousness of Lontong Sayur Lodeh Without Coconut Milk, A Healthy Special Dish for Eid!

Kapanlagi.com - It feels incomplete to celebrate Eid al-Fitr without the presence of a savory soup dish, especially when served with lontong and various other delicious side dishes. One of the choices that is always a favorite is lontong sayur lodeh.

However, for those of you who want to try something different, there’s good news! Now, you can enjoy lodeh vegetables without coconut milk that is still tantalizing and just as delicious as the traditional version. With similar spices and fillings, this creation offers a captivating flavor.

Let’s take a look at the recipe for lontong sayur lodeh without coconut milk presented by Cookpad user, @julie_07 as summarized by Kapanlagi.com. Prepare your ingredients and get ready to serve this special dish at the dining table when Eid arrives! Here is the recipe we have summarized for you.

1. Ingredients for Lontong Sayur Lodeh

Here are the steps to process these ingredients into a special dish:

Ingredients:
1. Main Ingredients:
- Enough lontong
- 250 grams of peeled shrimp
- 1 carrot, cut into matchsticks
- 2 chayotes, cut into matchsticks
- 4 boiled eggs

2. Liquids:
- 600 ml of water (or just water)
- 200 ml of liquid milk
- 1 can of evaporated milk

3. Spices:
- ½ tablespoon of coriander
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- 1 tablespoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of pepper
- 1 teaspoon of powdered broth
- Fried shallots for garnish

4. Ground Spices:
- 10 large red chilies
- 5 curly chilies
- 10 shallots
- 5 garlic cloves
- 5 candlenuts, toasted
- 5 cm of turmeric

5. Stir-fry Ingredients:
- 3 bay leaves
- 3 stalks of lemongrass, bruised
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 2 tablespoons of dried shrimp

2. How to Make Lontong Sayur Lodeh

Steps:
1. Preparing the Spice Paste:
- Blend all the ingredients for the spice paste (red chili, curly chili, shallots, garlic, candlenut, and turmeric) using a blender or mortar until smooth and well combined.

2. Sautéing:
- Heat a little oil in a pan. Sauté the spice paste until fragrant.
- Add bay leaves, lemongrass, tomatoes, and dried shrimp. Sauté again until all ingredients are wilted and aromatic.

3. Adding Main Ingredients:
- Add peeled shrimp, carrots, and chayote into the pan. Stir well and cook until the shrimp change color.

4. Adding Liquid:
- Pour in water, liquid milk, and evaporated milk into the pan. Stir well.
- Add all the spices (coriander, sugar, salt, pepper, and powdered broth). Stir until all ingredients are evenly mixed.

5. Cooking:
- Cook over medium heat until the vegetables are tender and the spices are absorbed, about 15-20 minutes. If it's too thick, you can add a little water.

6. Serving:
- Prepare a serving plate, place the lontong at the bottom of the plate.
- Pour the shrimp and vegetable mixture over the lontong.
- Slice the boiled eggs and place them on top.
- Sprinkle with fried shallots to enhance flavor and texture.

7. Serve:
- The dish is ready to be served warm. Enjoy with family or friends!

Happy trying! May this dish become a favorite at your dining table!

(kpl/rao)