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Gudeg-Style Jackfruit with Eggs (Quick Version)

Tender jackfruit simmered with coconut and spices, served with boiled eggs.

Gudeg-Style Jackfruit with Eggs (Quick Version)

Total

40 min

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Serves

2

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

  • 400 g Young jackfruit (canned, drained)
  • 200 ml Coconut milk
  • 2 medium Shallot (finely chopped)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp Ginger (grated)
  • 1 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp Ground coriander
  • 1 tbsp Palm sugar (or brown sugar)
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 large Boiled eggs
  • 50 ml Water(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prep (15 min): Drain the jackfruit and set aside. Finely chop the shallots and mince the garlic; grate the ginger.

  2. 2

    Cook (25 min): In a pan over medium heat, sauté shallot and garlic with ginger for 2–3 minutes until fragrant. Stir in turmeric, coriander, black pepper, salt, and palm sugar.

  3. 3

    Add jackfruit and coconut milk (and water if needed). Simmer gently for 18–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the jackfruit is tender and the sauce thickens.

  4. 4

    Finish: Slice or halve the boiled eggs and serve on top of the gudeg-style jackfruit.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

540

27% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein21 g
Carbohydrate63 g
Fat27 g
Fiber10 g
Sugar14 g
Sodium520 mg

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