Gulai Daun Singkong Medan (Medan Style Cassava Leaves Curry)

 

In Indonesian & English (the English version is below the recipe written in Indonesian)

Bahan

• 1 ikat Daun singkong, 3 Daun jeruk
• 100 gr Rimbang/tekokak, 3 Daun salam
• 2 Sereh & 3 cm Lengkuas-geprek
• 100 gr Teri-rendam air & goreng
• 800 ml Air+250 ml Santan kental

Haluskan:

• 7 Bawang merah, 3 Bawang putih, 2 st Gula
• 3 st Garam, 5 Cabai keriting, 4 cm Kunyit
• 5 Kemiri, 1 st Ketumbar, 1 st Kaldu bubuk
• 1 st Lada

 

Cara membuat

• Rebus daun singkong sampai empuk. Peras & kepalkan, potong per 1 cm (berat ± 150 gr)
• Tumis bumbu halus, lengkuas, sereh, daun jeruk & salam sampai harum. Beri santan & air.
• Masukkan rimbang, daun singkong & teri. Masak hingga saus berkurang & rasa menyatu.
• Hidangkan Gulai daun singkong dengan nasi hangat bersama lauk lain seperti: Sambal Lado Mudo, Rendang Sapi Padang, Telur Balado, Telur Sambo Padang, Ayam Bakar Padang, Dendeng Batokok atau Dendeng Balado (klik pada link untuk melihat resep2nya).

Ingredients

• 1 bundle of Cassava leaves, 3 Kaffir lime leaves
• 800 ml Water+250 ml Coconut milk, 3 Bay leaves
• 3 cm Galangal & 2 Lemongrass-bruised
• 100 gr Pea eggplants & 100 gr Anchovies (optional)

Grind into a paste:

• 5 Red Chilies,1 tsp Pepper, 3 Garlic cloves
• 5 Candlenuts, 1 tsp Coriander, 2 tsp Sugar
• 1 tsp Beef broth powder, 4 cm Turmeric
• 3 tsp Salt, 7 Shallots

 

Directions

• Soak Anchovy for awhile in warm water. Drain & then fry anchovies in hot oil.
• Boil cassava leaves until it soften. Wring & squeeze to make it into several balls (total weight ~ 150 gr). Slice each balls every 1 cm.
• Sauté the spices paste, galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves & bay leaves. Stir in coconut milk & water. Add pea eggplants, cassava leaves & anchovies. Let it simmer until the sauce reduced & the flavour blended.
• Serve the Cassava leaves curry with warm rice & other dish such as: Minangese Green Chili Relish, Indonesian Dried Beef Curry, Fried Eggs in Chili Paste, Thick Omelette with Grated Coconut, Minangese Grilled Chicken, Dried Beef with Green Chili Paste atau Indonesian Beef Jerky in Chili Paste (click on the links to see the recipe).