JUKUT JEPANG - Balinese dish made with mixed vegetables

"Jukut Jepang" is a Balinese dish made with mixed vegetables cooked in a savory coconut milk broth. It's a flavorful and aromatic dish often enjoyed in Bali. Here's a recipe to make Jukut Jepang:


Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of mixed vegetables (such as long beans, chayote squash, cabbage, carrot, and spinach), chopped
  • 200 grams of chicken or pork, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 400 ml of thin coconut milk
  • 2 kaffir lime leaves, torn
  • 2 lemongrass stalks, bruised
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 salam leaves (Indonesian bay leaves)
  • 3 red chilies, sliced (adjust to taste)
  • 3 shallots, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 cm piece of galangal, bruised
  • 2 cm piece of turmeric, bruised (or 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder)
  • 2 tablespoons of tamarind juice
  • 1 teaspoon of shrimp paste (terasi), toasted
  • 1 teaspoon of palm sugar or brown sugar
  • Salt to taste
  • Cooking oil

Instructions:

  1. In a large pot, heat some cooking oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, chopped shallots, sliced chilies, galangal, and turmeric. Sauté until fragrant.
  2. Add the sliced chicken or pork (if using) and cook until it's no longer pink.
  3. Add the torn kaffir lime leaves, bruised lemongrass stalks, bay leaves, and salam leaves to the pot. Stir well to combine.
  4. Pour in the thin coconut milk and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Add the tamarind juice, shrimp paste, palm sugar, and salt to the pot. Stir to combine all the ingredients.
  6. Add the mixed vegetables to the pot. Stir well to coat the vegetables with the coconut broth.
  7. Cover the pot and simmer the Jukut Jepang for about 10-15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and cooked through.
  8. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Add more salt or sugar according to your taste preference.
  9. Once cooked, remove the pot from the heat and discard the lemongrass stalks, bay leaves, and salam leaves.
  10. Serve the Jukut Jepang hot with steamed rice.

Enjoy the delicious and aromatic Jukut Jepang, a traditional Balinese dish that's perfect for a hearty meal!

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