Vegetables, tofu, and tempeh simmer in a turmeric and lemongrass coconut broth for an Indonesian comfort stew.
25 min prep 30 min cook 5 min rest
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Grind the shallots, garlic, turmeric, and coriander into a paste.
Cut the vegetables, tofu, and tempeh into bite-size pieces.
Bloom the spice paste in oil with crushed lemongrass and galangal for 4 minutes.
Add the coconut milk and water and bring to a gentle simmer.
Add the carrots and cabbage and cook for 8 minutes.
Add the eggplant, zucchini, long beans, tofu, and tempeh.
Adjust the salt and cook for 12 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
Remove from the heat, rest for 5 minutes, and serve with rice.
💡 Tip: Adding the vegetables from firmest to softest keeps the lodeh colorful without turning mushy.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with plain rice, fried shallots, and sambal.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~330
kcal calories
14
g protein
28
g carbs
20
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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