Vegetable Lontong
A comforting Indonesian-inspired curry with compressed rice cakes, tender vegetables, and a rich coconut milk sauce. This simplified version is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
8 items — tap to check off
Missing one? Custrd suggests a swap that works.
Open the appInstructions
Step 1
Slice the 2 carrots and ½ head cabbage into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the 1 onion and mince the 3 garlic cloves.
Step 2
Heat the 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, cook until soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in the 2 tbsp curry powder and cook for 1 minute until aromatic. Add the carrots and cabbage, stir to coat with the spice mixture.
Step 4
Pour in the 2 cups coconut milk and 1 cup water. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
Step 5
Cut the 4 lontong into thick slices and add them to the pot. Simmer for 5 more minutes until heated through.
Step 6
Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions and crispy crackers if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- Large pot
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Wooden spoon
Cook smarter
Get matched recipes for what’s in your fridge
Custrd is an iPhone and Android app that finds real recipes from the ingredients you already have. No more grocery-list aspirations. Try it free for 7 days.
