Indonesian-Style Vegetables

By Mark Bittman

Published September 10, 2002

Total Time
30 minutes
Rating
4(20)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil, like corn or grapeseed

  • 2 tablespoons dried shrimp, optional

  • 1 pound string beans, trimmed and rinsed

  • ½ pound carrots, peeled and cut into ½-inch slices

  • ½ pound eggplant, cut into 1-inch chunks

  • 1 fresh chili, seeded, stemmed and minced, or 1 dried chili, or to taste

  • 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped

  • 5 nickel-size slices of ginger

  • ⅓ to ½ pound ground pork or turkey, optional

  • 1 large tomato, skinned, seeded and chopped (canned is fine; drain it first)

  • 1 can (12 to 14 ounces) coconut milk

  • ½ cup dried (unsweetened) coconut

  • Salt to taste

  • 1 cup chopped basil, preferably Thai

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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

24 grams carbs; 34 milligrams cholesterol; 432 calories; 6 grams monosaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 24 grams saturated fat; 34 grams fat; 8 grams fiber; 1000 milligrams sodium; 14 grams protein; 10 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a large skillet, heat oil over high heat. If using dried shrimp, soak them in hot water to cover. When oil is hot, toss in string beans and carrots. Cook, shaking pan occasionally, for a minute, then add eggplant, chili, garlic and ginger. Cook and shake until ingredients begin to brown. If using meat, crumble it and add to skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until meat begins to lose its color. Stir in soaked shrimp and their liquid. Lower heat to medium.

  2. Step 2

    Add tomato and about half the coconut milk. Cook, stirring occasionally, until coconut milk is just about evaporated, then add a little more. Meanwhile, place dried coconut in a dry skillet over medium heat, tossing until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Whenever mixture threatens to dry out, add a little more coconut milk, until carrots are tender, coconut milk is used up and mixture is moist but not soupy. Stir in toasted coconut, then add salt to taste. Stir in basil and serve.

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Tracy

This is fantastic. I used whatever veggies I needed to use up — in this case carrots, bell pepper and cauliflower. Otherwise pretty much followed the recipe. Flavorful and versatile. Served over rice noodles. I did use dried shrimp and they (always) add a beautiful flavor, but would still be delicious without and this dish could easily be made vegan.

Tracy

This is fantastic. I used whatever veggies I needed to use up — in this case carrots, bell pepper and cauliflower. Otherwise pretty much followed the recipe. Flavorful and versatile. Served over rice noodles. I did use dried shrimp and they (always) add a beautiful flavor, but would still be delicious without and this dish could easily be made vegan.

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