Sayur Lodeh (Vegetables in coconut milk)

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Sayur Lodeh (Vegetables in coconut milk)

Sayur lodeh is a super flavourful, super healthy Indonesian soup. Not only that, but it's quick to make, so it's perfect for an adventurous weeknight meal.

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine Indonesian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 414kcal

Author Jess & Dan

Ingredients

5 tablespoon bumbu bali
2 cups coconut milk
2 cups water
1 salam leaf or bay leaf
300 g sweetcorn
200 g carrots - chopped into slices
200 g green beans - chopped into inch pieces
350 g cabbage - sliced
¼ teaspoon salt

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Start by frying off the Bumbu Bali in a splash of oil for a few minutes.
5 tablespoon bumbu bali
Once fragrant, pour in the coconut milk and the water. Give it a gentle stir so that the spice paste combines with the coconut milk and water, to make a pale yellow broth.
2 cups coconut milk, 2 cups water
Add in the Salam leaf (or bay leaf).
1 salam leaf
Pop in the carrots and green beans. Bring the pan up to a gentle simmer, and cook the veggies in the soup for 10 minutes.
200 g carrots, 200 g green beans
Next add the cabbage and sweetcorn and simmer for another 2 minutes.
350 g cabbage, 300 g sweetcorn
Season with ¼ teaspoon of salt and remove the Salam (or bay) leaf from the pan. Ladle into deep bowls and serve with steamed rice.
¼ teaspoon salt

Notes

A bay leaf is a fine swap for the salam leaf, they're very similar.
Change up the vegetables for whatever you have in the fridge, or whatever is in season. This soup is versatile.
Increase the protein by adding tofu, tempeh or vegan chicken alternative.
If you want it to be spicy, add a chopped chilli or two after the paste.
Freezing – this dish freezes well for up to 3 months.
It also keeps well in the fridge for two days. If making ahead, we'd recommend keeping the sweetcorn back so it doesn't go rubbery sitting in the soup. Instead, add the sweetcorn when you reheat it.

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