Gudeg Yogyakarta

Indonesia · Southeast Asia

Short description: This sweet-savory jackfruit stew is often served with rice, egg, chicken, and a spicy side sauce.
Ingredients: Young jackfruit, coconut milk, palm sugar, teak leaves, garlic, shallots, coriander, bay leaves, galangal, rice, egg, chicken, and spicy crisp beef skin.
Cultural note: It is associated with a central court-city food tradition and long, gentle cooking.
Common misconception: It is not a fruit dessert; the young jackfruit is cooked as a savory main dish.

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creator:: Pinerineks
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