Sayur Lodeh (veg stew in coconut milk)

(dailycookingquest.com)

(A) SPICE PASTE

(blend into paste)

• Shallots
• garlic x4
• belachan 2tsp
• dried shrimp 1T (soaked, dried, lightly toasted)
• .
• galangal 1/2″
• ginger 1/2″
• candlenut x3
• coriander powder 1tsp
• tumeric powder 1tsp
• red chillies x5

(B) OPT.

• Viet mint
• basil
• kafir lime leaves
• …. All thinly sliced

(C) BROTH

• Coconut milk
• chicken stock
• brown/palm sugar

(D) POSS. VEG

• Long beans
• eggplant
• tofu/tempeh
• tomato
• corn
• cabbage
• carrot
• cucumber /zucchini
• celery

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STEPS

1. Med. Heat. Fry (A) till fragrant (apprx. 5mins)
2. + (B), fry 1min
3. + (C). Bring to boil.
4. + (D). Lower to simmer. Cook till veg ready.