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Gudeg

Gudeg/GOO-deg/
Gudeg
About this dish

Young jackfruit slow-cooked in coconut milk and palm sugar until sweet and tender.

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Ingredients
🥭1kg young jackfruit, chopped
🥥2 cups coconut milk
🍯100g palm sugar
🍃5 teak or bay leaves
Method
Serves 3
1
Place jackfruit in a large pot with coconut milk, palm sugar, and spices.
2
Add teak or bay leaves for color and aroma.
3
Simmer very slowly for several hours, stirring occasionally, until the jackfruit is tender and deeply colored.
4
Reduce until the sauce thickens.
5
Serve with rice, chicken, egg, and sambal.
✓ What Makes it Authentic

Gudeg is a signature dish of Yogyakarta, known for its long, slow cooking process and distinctive sweetness.

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