Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 200 gr cassava leaves (see notes for substitution)
  • 100 gr pea eggplant/takokak (skip if you can't find any)
  • 1 torch ginger bud (bunga kecombrang/bunga kantan) (finely chopped, skip if you can't find any)
  • 3 Tbsp small anchovies ((teri Medan), or use dried shrimp)
  • 4 Tbsp cooking oil
  • 4 kaffir lime leaves (tear edges to release flavor)
  • 400 ml water
  • 500 ml thick coconut milk
  • 6 shallots
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 8 red chilies
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 1 inch turmeric (or use 1 Tbsp turmeric powder)
  • 1 stalk lemongrass (white part only)
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp salt (or more to taste)
  • 1 tsp chicken powder (optional)

Instruction

  • If you use dried shrimp instead of anchovies (teri Medan), soak them in warm water until soft and then finely chop and set aside