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Brilio.net - Eating rice with home-style side dishes feels incomplete without additional vegetables. There are many choices of typical Indonesian vegetables, ranging from stir-fried papaya leaves, stir-fried water spinach, clear vegetable soup, urap, pickled carrots and cucumbers, to coconut milk dishes such as lodeh vegetables.
Lodeh vegetables are often a mainstay menu because the cooking method is practical and can be filled with various vegetables, such as green beans, carrots, chayote, young jackfruit, and corn. In addition to its savory and fresh taste, this vegetable also makes you feel full longer.
But, did you know that lodeh vegetables can go stale quickly if not cooked properly? Because it uses coconut milk, if not processed with special tricks, this vegetable can change its taste in a short time. In addition to the coconut milk factor, there are other things that can also make lodeh go stale faster.
So that the lodeh vegetables you make can last longer until dinner time, there is a cooking trick that you can copy from netizens on the Sharing Ide YouTube account. In addition to making lodeh last longer, this trick can also improve the taste to be more savory by adding just one simple kitchen ingredient. Curious about how? Check out the secret here!
First, boil the hard-textured vegetable pieces such as carrots or eggplants first compared to other lodeh vegetable fillings that have a softer texture. While boiling, you can saute the ground spices. Make sure these ground spices are sauteed until fragrant and completely cooked.
"If we saute the spices, this lodeh vegetable will not go stale easily," explained the owner of the YouTube account Sharing ide, quoted by BrilioFood .
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After the spices are cooked, then put them into the vegetable stew. Next, put in the remaining ingredients for the lodeh vegetable filling and wait until the water boils. When it boils, pour in the coconut milk and reduce the heat of the stove.
Well, so that the vegetable lodeh does not go stale quickly, do not let the coconut milk split after being added, so it must be stirred slowly until it boils. Then, add sugar, salt, and flavoring to taste. Wait while continuing to stir until the vegetable lodeh boils again.
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If all the ingredients and spices have been added and cooked, finally add fried shallots to taste. Well, the addition of fried shallots is the secret to more savory lodeh vegetables. Stir for a while, then turn off the heat and lodeh vegetables are ready to be served.
"I pour some fried onions, the rest later when served (as garnish), to make it more fragrant and delicious, friends," added a netizen on the YouTube account Sharing ide.
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So, from now on you don't need to worry about your homemade lodeh vegetables going stale quickly, right?
7 FAQs about Lodeh Vegetables: 1. What is the main cause of lodeh vegetables going bad quickly?
Lodeh vegetables quickly go bad due to oxidized coconut milk, improper storage, or repeated heating which causes bacteria to grow more quickly.
2. How do you store lodeh vegetables so they last longer?
Store in a sealed container and refrigerate. If you want to consume it again, heat it sufficiently without reheating it too often.
3. Is it possible to cook vegetable lodeh without coconut milk?
Yes! You can replace the coconut milk with soy milk or low-fat instant coconut milk for a healthier version.
4. What ingredients can be added to make lodeh vegetables more delicious?
Adding galangal or a little shrimp paste can make the taste of lodeh vegetables more savory and rich in flavor.
5. Are all types of vegetables suitable to be put in lodeh?
Most vegetables will work, but avoid watery vegetables like cucumber as they can change the texture and taste of the soup.
6. How do you cook lodeh so that the sauce remains delicious even if it is stored for a long time?
Use thick coconut milk, cook over low heat, and add a little salt early to maintain the stability of the taste.
7. Can lodeh vegetables be made in a spicy version?
Sure! You can add cayenne pepper or chili paste for a spicier taste according to your taste.
(brl/tin)
