Low Fat Gudeg
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of Indonesia with this Low Fat Gudeg—a healthier twist on the classic Javanese dish. Featuring tender young jackfruit stewed in aromatic spices, light coconut milk, and sweet palm sugar, this recipe delivers all the luscious taste of traditional gudeg with a lighter touch. Perfectly balanced with fragrant ingredients like galangal, bay leaves, and a hint of dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi), it’s a guilt-free delight that pairs beautifully with steamed rice. Ready in two hours with minimal effort, this low-fat version of gudeg is ideal for those seeking a flavorful, wholesome meal without sacrificing authenticity.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 can (20 oz) Young jackfruit
- 400 ml Light coconut milk
- 50 grams Palm sugar
- 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 Shallots
- 3 Garlic cloves
- 3 Candlenuts
- 2 inches Galangal
- 3 Bay leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 500 ml Water
Instructions
Rinse the canned young jackfruit under running water to remove the brine. Drain well and set aside.
Blend the shallots, garlic cloves, and candlenuts into a smooth paste using a food processor or mortar and pestle.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the blended paste and sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
Add the young jackfruit, galangal, bay leaves, and kasuri methi to the pot. Stir well to combine with the spice paste.
Pour in the light coconut milk, water, soy sauce, and salt. Stir to mix all ingredients evenly.
Add the palm sugar and stir until completely dissolved.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Once the young jackfruit has absorbed the flavors and has a tender texture, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve the gudeg warm with steamed rice and your choice of accompaniments such as boiled eggs or chicken.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1289 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.9 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.9 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3476 mg | 151% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.4 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 74.5 g | ||
| Protein | 18.4 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 302 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 1659 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
