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 Snake  Bean  Salad -  Javanese Style
(Gudangan Kacang Lanjaran)


The cooked vegetable salad which is very popular on the Island of Java.  The salad is dressed with coconut dressing.  There are two varieties of dressing; one has chillies and the other one without.  Today I am sharing a recipe about this coconut dressing without chillies.  It is suitable for young children to adults.  The cooked vegetables are snake beans and shredded cabbage, which is going to be served with steamed white rice.  You can use bean sprouts and any green vegetables that you like.

Sega Gudangan Kacang Landjaran
(Steamed Rice with Snake Beans Salad)

Savoury Coconut Dressing

Cooked Snake Beans and Cabbage

Boiled Snake Beans, Cabbage with the Salad Dressing

 The Recipe

Savoury Coconut Dressing
(Bumbu Gudangan Gurih)

Snake Beans

Ingredients
1 cup desiccated coconuts- traditionally are using grated young coconut.
1 cup of water
2 tablespoon grated Palm sugar/coconut sugar
1 shallot and 1 garlic
1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 small sliced galangal
1 kaffir lime leaf
Salt to taste (1/2 teaspoon)
1 cup of water extra
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Ingredients of the Dressing

Method
Place the peeled shallot, garlic, coriander seeds, grind them to make a rough paste
In a saucepan, place the coconut, water, sugar, galangal, kaffir lime leaf, cook to soften
Add in the coarse paste, extra water and lemon juice, keep on cooking until all liquid is absorbed
(about 11 minutes cooking over low heat)
Transfer to a bowl, add the oil, mix together.
It keeps well refrigerated.


This salad is traditionally garnished with boiled eggs.  It is a healthy vegetarian dish.
Give the recipe a go, enjoy cooking.!


Have a good weekend.
Susy