Gulai Sayur (Collard Greens Curry Indonesian Style)
This recipe is from an Indonesian market restaurant stall.
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1 1⁄2teaspoons ground turmeric
- 7
- 4
- 2Thai chiles, minced
- 1
- 2stalks fresh lemongrass
- 3tablespoons peanut oil
- 2teaspoons sugar
- 1
- 1(14 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
- 2lbs collard greens, stemmed cut crosswise into 1/2 inch wide strips
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DIRECTIONS
- Combine turmeric, shallots, garlic, chiles, and ginger in a small food processor and puree, adding up to 4 tablespoons water, to form a smooth paste. Set aside.
- Trim tip and root ends of lemongrass stalks and remove tough outer layer. Using a meat mallet, smash lemongrass to ?atten and tie into a knot.
- Heat oil in a 6 quart pot over medium-low heat. Add reserved paste and lemongrass. Cook, stirring often, until very fragrant (10–12 minutes).
- Add sugar, salt, and coconut milk. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add collard greens and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender (40 minutes). Remove lemongrass and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.
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