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Indonesian dish made with compressed rice cakes and vegetable curry

Lontong Sayur is a traditional Indonesian dish that consists of lontong, or compressed rice cakes, served with a variety of vegetables in a curry-like coconut milk soup. It is a popular dish in Indonesia, often enjoyed as a breakfast or brunch meal.

Ingredients[edit]

Lontong Sayur typically includes the following ingredients:

Lontong: Compressed rice cakes made by boiling rice wrapped in banana leaves.
Vegetables: Commonly used vegetables include chayote, long beans, and cabbage.
Coconut milk: Provides the creamy base for the soup.
Spices: A blend of turmeric, galangal, lemongrass, and coriander is used to flavor the dish.
Proteins: Sometimes, tofu or tempeh is added for additional protein.
Garnishes: Fried shallots and boiled eggs are often used as garnishes.

Preparation[edit]

The preparation of Lontong Sayur involves several steps:

1. Preparing the Lontong: Rice is wrapped in banana leaves and boiled until it becomes a firm, compact cake. Once cooked, it is sliced into bite-sized pieces.

2. Cooking the Vegetables: Vegetables are sautéed with spices such as turmeric, galangal, and lemongrass to enhance their flavor.

3. Making the Coconut Milk Soup: Coconut milk is simmered with the sautéed vegetables and spices to create a rich, flavorful broth.

4. Serving: The sliced lontong is placed in a bowl, and the coconut milk soup with vegetables is ladled over it. The dish is garnished with fried shallots and boiled eggs.

Cultural Significance[edit]

Lontong Sayur is not only a staple in Indonesian households but also a popular street food. It is commonly served during Lebaran, the celebration marking the end of Ramadan, where it is enjoyed as part of a festive meal.

Variations[edit]

There are several regional variations of Lontong Sayur across Indonesia:

Lontong Sayur Betawi: Originating from Jakarta, this version includes additional ingredients such as beef or chicken.
Lontong Sayur Padang: Known for its spicier flavor, this version uses more chili peppers and is popular in West Sumatra.

Related pages[edit]

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-'''Lontong Sayur''' is a traditional [[Indonesian cuisine|Indonesian]] dish, specifically from the [[Betawi people|Betawi]] ethnic group in [[Jakarta]]. It is a type of [[Lontong|lontong]] dish served with a variety of vegetables in coconut milk and accompanied by a hard-boiled egg, tempeh, tofu, and krupuk.
+{{short description|Indonesian dish made with compressed rice cakes and vegetable curry}}
+{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2023}}
-== Ingredients and Preparation ==
+[[File:Lontong_sayur_without_spoon.JPG|thumb|right|A serving of Lontong Sayur]]
-The main ingredient of Lontong Sayur is [[Lontong|lontong]], a type of rice cake made from compressed rice that is then boiled in a banana leaf. The lontong is cut into small pieces and served with a variety of vegetables cooked in coconut milk, known as sayur lodeh. Common vegetables used in sayur lodeh include chayote, long beans, and jackfruit.
-The dish is also typically served with a hard-boiled egg, [[Tempeh|tempeh]], [[Tofu|tofu]], and [[Krupuk|krupuk]]. Tempeh and tofu are both soy products that are common in Indonesian cuisine, while krupuk is a type of deep-fried cracker that adds a crunchy texture to the dish.
+'''Lontong Sayur''' is a traditional [[Indonesian cuisine|Indonesian dish]] that consists of [[lontong]], or compressed rice cakes, served with a variety of [[vegetable]]s in a [[curry]]-like [[coconut milk]] soup. It is a popular dish in Indonesia, often enjoyed as a breakfast or brunch meal.
-== Cultural Significance ==
+==Ingredients==
-Lontong Sayur is a popular dish in Indonesia, particularly in the capital city of Jakarta. It is often served for breakfast, but can also be enjoyed at any time of the day. The dish is a common sight at traditional markets and street food stalls, and is also often served at special occasions and celebrations.
+Lontong Sayur typically includes the following ingredients:
-The dish is a symbol of the cultural diversity of Indonesian cuisine, as it combines elements from different culinary traditions. The use of lontong, tempeh, and tofu reflects the influence of Javanese cuisine, while the use of coconut milk and a variety of vegetables is characteristic of Betawi cuisine.
+* '''Lontong''': Compressed rice cakes made by boiling rice wrapped in [[banana leaf|banana leaves]].
+* '''Vegetables''': Commonly used vegetables include [[chayote]], [[long beans]], and [[cabbage]].
+* '''Coconut milk''': Provides the creamy base for the soup.
+* '''Spices''': A blend of [[turmeric]], [[galangal]], [[lemongrass]], and [[coriander]] is used to flavor the dish.
+* '''Proteins''': Sometimes, [[tofu]] or [[tempeh]] is added for additional protein.
+* '''Garnishes''': Fried shallots and [[boiled egg]]s are often used as garnishes.
-== See Also ==
+==Preparation==
+The preparation of Lontong Sayur involves several steps:
+. '''Preparing the Lontong''': Rice is wrapped in banana leaves and boiled until it becomes a firm, compact cake. Once cooked, it is sliced into bite-sized pieces.
+. '''Cooking the Vegetables''': Vegetables are sautéed with spices such as turmeric, galangal, and lemongrass to enhance their flavor.
+. '''Making the Coconut Milk Soup''': Coconut milk is simmered with the sautéed vegetables and spices to create a rich, flavorful broth.
+. '''Serving''': The sliced lontong is placed in a bowl, and the coconut milk soup with vegetables is ladled over it. The dish is garnished with fried shallots and boiled eggs.
+==Cultural Significance==
+Lontong Sayur is not only a staple in Indonesian households but also a popular street food. It is commonly served during [[Lebaran]], the celebration marking the end of [[Ramadan]], where it is enjoyed as part of a festive meal.
+==Variations==
+There are several regional variations of Lontong Sayur across Indonesia:
+* '''Lontong Sayur Betawi''': Originating from [[Jakarta]], this version includes additional ingredients such as [[beef]] or [[chicken]].
+* '''Lontong Sayur Padang''': Known for its spicier flavor, this version uses more chili peppers and is popular in [[West Sumatra]].
+==Related pages==
 * [[Indonesian cuisine]]
-* [[Betawi cuisine]]
 * [[Lontong]]
-* [[Sayur lodeh]]
+* [[Coconut milk]]
-* [[Tempeh]]
+* [[Curry]]
-* [[Tofu]]
-* [[Krupuk]]
 [[Category:Indonesian cuisine]]
 [[Category:Rice dishes]]
 [[Category:Vegetable dishes]]
-[[Category:Street food]]
-{{Indonesia-food-stub}}
-{{food-stub}}