Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup diced potatoes
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced green beans
- 1 cup diced cabbage
- 1 cup diced tofu
- 1 cup diced tempeh
- 2 kaffir lime leaves
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 stalks lemongrass, bruised
- 1 red chili, sliced
- 1 green chili, sliced
- 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
- 1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fried shallots
Special equipment needed:
- None
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the garlic and onion and sauté until fragrant.
3. Add the coriander, cumin, turmeric powder, salt, and sugar. Stir well.
4. Add the water and coconut milk. Stir well.
5. Add the potatoes, carrots, green beans, cabbage, tofu, tempeh, kaffir lime leaves, bay leaves, lemongrass, red chili, and green chili. Stir well.
6. Cover the pot and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
7. Add the tamarind paste and sweet soy sauce. Stir well.
8. Garnish with fried shallots.
- Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 30 minutes
Temperature:
- Medium heat
Serving size:
- 4 servings
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Protein: 12g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can substitute the vegetables with any other vegetables you like.
- You can substitute the tofu with chicken or beef.
Variations:
- You can add shrimp or fish to the tongseng.
- You can add coconut cream for a richer flavor.
Tips and tricks:
- Use fresh vegetables for the best flavor.
- Adjust the spiciness by adding more or less chili.
- Serve with rice or noodles.
Storage instructions:
- Store the tongseng in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- Reheat the tongseng in a pot over medium heat until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the tongseng in a bowl with rice or noodles.
Garnishes:
- Fried shallots
Pairings:
- Serve with rice or noodles.
Suggested side dishes:
- Fried tofu
- Steamed vegetables
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the tongseng is too thick, add more water or coconut milk.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the vegetables until they are tender.
Food history:
- Tongseng is a traditional Indonesian dish that originated in Central Java.
Flavor profiles:
- Spicy, savory, and slightly sweet.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve the tongseng with rice or noodles.
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Region: Indonesian