Mild sayur lodeh with tofu

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Indonesia · Sayur lodeh · Indonesia

Mild sayur lodeh with tofu

Creamy coconut vegetables and tofu with turmeric, garlic and coriander. It is rich and comforting while keeping heat and sweetness low.

15 minPreparation
25 minCooking
40 minTotal time
4Servings
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MyAutismHub · 4 September 2026
Soft & spoonable · Portions are a guide; appetite and needs vary.

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For 4 servings

What you’ll need

Allergens
Soy. Coconut can cause allergy; check labels.

One step at a time

Let’s make it

  1. Sauté garlic and turmeric in oil for 1 minute.
  2. Add coconut milk, water, pumpkin and carrot. Simmer 12 minutes.
  3. Add tofu and beans; simmer 8–10 minutes until soft and cooked through.
  4. Taste and add salt if needed. Serve with rice; adults can add sambal at the table.

Preparation and cooking times are estimates. Use the doneness checks in the method.

Make the texture work

Mash pumpkin into the sauce or keep tofu and vegetables in separate piles.

Season it properly

Garlic, turmeric and coriander provide aroma. Start with 1/4 tsp salt for the family pot; adults can add sambal separately.

Simple swaps

Use chicken instead of tofu or replace green beans with zucchini.

Keep it safely

Refrigerate within 2 hours and use within 48 hours; reheat once until steaming hot.

Food education

What the ingredients bring

These are practical food-group notes, not a laboratory nutrition analysis. Portions and brands change the numbers.

  • Tofu contributes plant protein, calcium and iron.
  • Pumpkin and carrot provide beta-carotene and fibre.
  • Coconut milk adds energy and a creamy texture.
Before serving: supervise eating and adapt size and texture to your child’s chewing skills. These are ordinary family recipes, not a treatment for autism or a prescribed swallowing diet.

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