Sayur Lodeh
A gentle coconut vegetable stew with a golden turmeric and lemongrass broth.
- Time40 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.21 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Blitz the shallots, garlic and chillies to a paste.
- 2
Heat the oil in a pan. Fry the paste with the turmeric and coriander for 4 minutes until fragrant.
4 min - 3
Add the water, coconut milk, lemongrass, lime leaves and squash. Simmer for 10 minutes.
10 min - 4
Add the green beans, cabbage, tofu and sugar. Simmer for 8 minutes more, until the vegetables are tender but still bright.
8 min - 5
Remove the lemongrass and lime leaves. Serve with rice.
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