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Lontong Sayur

A comforting coconut curry broth infused with aromatic spices, chayote, and long beans. It is served hot over sliced compressed rice cakes and hard-boiled eggs.

40 minMediumServes 4420 cal/serving

IndonesianBreakfastStovetop and BlenderVegetarianHigh FiberGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeAlcohol-Free

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Ingredients

  • 4 cakes compressed rice cakes, sliced
  • 1 large chayote squash, julienned
  • 1 cup long beans, chopped
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 4 shallots, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 red chilies, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 inch fresh galangal, sliced
  • 1 lemongrass stalk, bruised
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs, halved
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Blend 4 chopped shallots, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 chopped red chilies, and 1/2 tsp ground turmeric into a smooth spice paste.

  2. 2

    Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat, then sauté the paste with 1 inch sliced fresh galangal and 1 bruised lemongrass stalk for 3 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Pour in 2 cups vegetable broth and 2 cups coconut milk, then bring the liquid to a gentle simmer.

  4. 4

    Add 1 large julienned chayote squash, 1 cup chopped long beans, and 1 tsp salt, simmer for 8 minutes until tender.

  5. 5

    Divide 4 cakes sliced compressed rice cakes and 4 halved hard-boiled eggs into bowls, then ladle the warm coconut soup and vegetables over top.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for galangal in Lontong Sayur?

The entry for Lontong Sayur calls for 1 inch fresh galangal, sliced. In its place: Fresh ginger with a little lime zest is the workable substitute. Galangal is more piney and peppery, so the result reads slightly different.

Can I make Lontong Sayur less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Lontong Sayur comes from 2 red chilies, chopped. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the chilies, or use half; nothing else in the method changes.

Is Lontong Sayur vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 4 hard-boiled eggs, halved. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan breakfast collection.

Does Lontong Sayur contain eggs?

Yes: 4 hard-boiled eggs, halved. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Lontong Sayur?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 420 calories, with 12 g protein, 48 g carbohydrate and 20 g fat, plus 5 g fiber and 680 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Lontong Sayur?

Yes. Blend the base ahead and freeze it for up to a month, then re-blend it briefly before serving. Once assembled it does not keep; the texture goes as it melts, so eat it right away.

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