Name: Vegan Rendang (Indonesian Curry)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 2 cans of jackfruit; 100 g shiitake mushrooms; 1 tbsp ground coriander; 1 tbsp ground cumin; 1/2 tbsp paprika; 200 ml coconut milk; 400 ml water; 1-2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp toasted coconut paste (optional, sub with coconut sugar); 5 chili peppers; 4 shallots; 10 cloves of garlic; 2 slices of ginger or galangal; 3 lemongrass stalks; Water to thin out; 1 tsp salt; Warm rice; Cilantro

Description

Vegan Rendang is a plant-based version of the traditional Indonesian dish voted as the World's Best Food by CNN. It is a rich and flavorful curry-like dish typically made with jackfruit, coconut milk, and various spices.

Ingredients

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2 cans of jackfruit
100 g shiitake mushrooms
1 tbsp ground coriander
1 tbsp ground cumin
1/2 tbsp paprika
200 ml coconut milk
400 ml water
1-2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp toasted coconut paste (optional, sub with coconut sugar)

Rendang Paste

5 chili peppers
4 shallots
10 cloves of garlic
2 slices of ginger or galangal
3 lemongrass stalks
Water to thin out
1 tsp salt

Serve with:

Warm rice
Cilantro

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Instructions

To prepare the Rendang Paste, blend the chili peppers, shallots, garlic, ginger or galangal, and lemongrass in a food processor or blender until you get a smooth paste. If needed, add a little water to thin out the paste. Add salt to taste.
Drain and rinse the jackfruit, then shred it using your hands or a fork. Squeeze out excess water using a colander or a clothbag.
In a large pan or pot, heat some vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the Rendang Paste and cook for a few minutes until fragrant.
Add the shredded jackfruit and sliced mushrooms to the pan and cook for another 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
Add the coriander, cumin and turmeric powder to the pan and stir everything together to coat the jackfruit and mushrooms.
Pour in the coconut milk and water, and season with soy sauce and coconut paste. Stir well, then cover the pan and let it simmer on low heat for about 15-20 minutes, or until the jackfruit becomes tender and absorbs the flavors.
Stir occasionally and add more water if needed to prevent sticking or drying out. Once the jackfruit is tender and the flavors have melded together, taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Serve the vegan rendang hot with steamed rice or your preferred side dishes. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Meal
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: Indonesian, Malaysian