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Gudeg Banyumas Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 kg young jackfruit, peeled and cut into small pieces
- 500 ml coconut milk
- 2 lemongrass stalks, bruised
- 5 kaffir lime leaves
- 3 bay leaves
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp palm sugar
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 5 shallots, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, sliced
- 2 red chillies, sliced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Water, as needed

Special equipment needed:
- Large pot
- Wooden spoon

Step-by-step instructions:

1. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the shallots, garlic, and red chillies. Sauté until fragrant.

2. Add the coriander powder and cumin powder. Stir well.

3. Add the young jackfruit, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, bay leaves, salt, and palm sugar. Mix well.

4. Pour in the coconut milk and enough water to cover the jackfruit. Bring to a boil.

5. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally, until the jackfruit is tender and the sauce has thickened.

6. Serve hot with steamed rice.


Time:
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 2-3 hours
Temperature:
Medium heat for sautéing, low heat for simmering
Serving size:
4-6 servings

Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 350
Fat: 20g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 5g
Fiber: 10g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Young jackfruit can be substituted with canned jackfruit or green papaya.
- Palm sugar can be substituted with brown sugar.

Variations:
- Add chicken or beef to make it a meaty dish.
- Add boiled eggs to the dish.

Tips and tricks:
- Use a wooden spoon to stir the dish to prevent the jackfruit from breaking apart.
- Adjust the amount of salt and sugar to your liking.
- The longer you simmer the dish, the more flavorful it will be.

Storage instructions:
Store the leftover dish in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
Reheat the dish in a pot over medium heat until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
Serve the dish in a bowl with steamed rice.

Garnishes:
Garnish with sliced red chillies and fried shallots.

Pairings:
Pair with Indonesian crackers or shrimp chips.

Suggested side dishes:
Serve with Indonesian vegetable dishes such as sayur lodeh or urap.

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the dish is too watery, simmer for longer until the sauce has thickened.
- If the dish is too salty, add more coconut milk to balance the flavor.

Food safety advice:
Make sure to cook the jackfruit thoroughly to prevent any foodborne illnesses.

Food history:
Gudeg Banyumas is a traditional Indonesian dish from the Banyumas region in Central Java. It is a sweet and savory dish made with young jackfruit and coconut milk.

Flavor profiles:
Gudeg Banyumas is a sweet and savory dish with a creamy and slightly spicy flavor.

Serving suggestions:
Serve the dish with steamed rice and Indonesian crackers for a complete meal.

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Region: Indonesian

Taste: Sweet, Spicy, Savory, Tangy, Rich