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Pumpkin Rendang

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 Pumpkin Rendang
A traditional Malaysian dish cooked using coconut milk and served during festivals. You can also use other vegetables like jackfruit, or soy based proteins like tofu or tempeh as a substitute for the pumpkin.
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings
people
Ingredients
Blend the following ingredients to form a paste
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings
people
Ingredients
Blend the following ingredients to form a paste
Instructions
  1. Heat oil in a wok and cook the blended spice paste until a strong aroma arises.
  2. Add the pumpkin and allow to simmer.
  3. Add the coconut milk and continue to simmer until the pumpkin is soft and cooked, and the oil is separated from the paste.
  4. Add the kaffir lime leaves, turmeric leaves and roasted desiccated coconut.
  5. Take off the stove and serve with hot steamed rice or bread of choice.
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