Monday 31 October 2011

Lodeh-Javanese Curry

Lodeh Tahu Dengan Udang - Javanese Style Curry
(Curry Tofu With Prawns)

This Javanese curry style is mild but spicy and very quick to cook.  What you need is coconut milk, chilli, shallot and galangal for the sauce.  The rest of the ingredients are tofu, fresh prawns, spinach and potatoes.
Serve the curry at room temperature with steamed white rice.


Lodeh Tahu Dengan Udang
Curry Tofu With Prawns -Javanese Style Curry


Recipe

Lodeh Tahu Dengan Udang
(Curry Tofu With Prawns)
Ingredients:
12 small puffed fried tofu, sliced
6 large fresh prawns, clean and keep the heads on
(1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 tablespoon light soy)
1 cup diced potatoes
2 cups chopped spinach or silver beets
1/2 green capsicum, chopped
3 cups light coconut milk
Spices-herbs
2 red chilis, chopped
1 small sliced galangal
2 shallots, sliced thinly
1 garlic crushed
1 teaspoon brown sugar or a little sliced coconut sugar
1 teaspoon salt
Method
Rub the prawns with lemon juice and soy, keep aside
In a pot place the coconut milk, the spices - herbs, cook over medium heat
Bring it to a gentle simmer then add in the tofu, potato, capsicum, salt and sugar
Cook for five to 8 minutes, let it simmer gently until the  potatoes are cooked
Then  add in  the spinach, do not stir, place the prawns on it, add in the juices
Cook for a few minutes, when the prawn started to turn colour, turn them over
Continue cooking for two minutes, don't overcook the prawns
Transfer on a serving plate or bowl.
Serve the Tofu with Prawns Lodeh with hot steamed white rice.



The Preparation and Cooking







Serve with a hot steamed white rice.



This curry is very refreshing, the spinach, and the subtle spices bought together with the freshness of the dish.  Serve the meal in any season, it is a light and delicious curry.

Give the recipe a go, and enjoy!

Happy Cooking
Susy
xx

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