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Creamy Indonesian Lontong Sayur with Coconut Curry

Name: Creamy Indonesian Lontong Sayur with Coconut Curry
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked jasmine rice; Water, enough to cook the rice; Banana leaves, for wrapping; 2 tablespoons coconut oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon coriander powder; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1 can (400ml) coconut milk; 1 cup vegetable broth; 2 carrots, thinly sliced; 1 bell pepper, chopped; 1 zucchini, cubed; Salt, to taste

This aromatic dish brings together the creaminess of coconut milk with vibrant spices, enveloping tender rice cakes for a deeply satisfying meal.

5(560 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·September 27, 2025

Creamy Indonesian Lontong Sayur with Coconut Curry — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

35 min

Cook

1 h 45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Lontong (Rice Cakes)

For the Vegetable Coconut Curry

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 586 kcal
Protein: 9 g
Carbs: 88.25 g
Fat: 21.25 g
Fiber: 4.25 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2345 kcal
Protein: 36 g
Carbs: 353 g
Fat: 85 g
Fiber: 17 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 cups uncooked jasmine rice	1360	24	296	2	4
Water enough to cook the rice	0	0	0	0	0
Banana leaves for wrapping	0	0	0	0	0
2 tablespoons coconut oil	240	0	0	28	0
1 onion finely chopped	44	1	10	0	2
2 cloves garlic minced	8	0	2	0	0
1 teaspoon turmeric powder	8	0	2	0	1
1 teaspoon coriander powder	6	0	1	0	1
1/2 teaspoon chili powder	8	0	2	0	1
1 can (400ml) coconut milk	552	6	14	55	0
1 cup vegetable broth	12	1	2	0	0
2 carrots thinly sliced	50	1	12	0	4
1 bell pepper chopped	24	1	6	0	2
1 zucchini cubed	33	2	6	0	2
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates only and do not constitute dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Lontong

1
Rinse the rice
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
2
Cook the rice
Cook the rice in enough water until slightly underdone, then drain.
3
Wrap in banana leaves
Lay banana leaves out flat, add rice in the center, fold tightly, and tie with kitchen twine.
Tip: Ensure the banana leaves are free from any damage to prevent leakage. Pro tip: Lightly char the banana leaves over a flame for pliability.

Preparing the Coconut Curry

1
Sauté aromatics
Heat coconut oil in a pan, add onions, and sauté until translucent.
2
Add spices
Add garlic, turmeric, coriander, and chili powder, cooking until fragrant.
3
Simmer liquids
Stir in coconut milk and vegetable broth, bring to a simmer.

How to Make Creamy Indonesian Lontong Sayur with Coconut Curry

Total time: 2 h 20 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Boiling Lontong
Immerse wrapped rice logs in a large pot of water and boil for 1 hour.
2
Simmering Curry
Add carrots, bell pepper, and zucchini to the curry, simmer until tender.
3
Final Seasoning
Season curry with salt and adjust spices to taste.