Gudeg (Indonesia)

An authentic recipe for traditional Indonesian Gudeg, highlighting the rich, sweet, and savory depth of slow-cooked young jackfruit.

Level Hard Prep 45 min Cook 240 min Servings 6 Score 4.9/10

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285 min

Makes 6 servings

Prep 45m

Cook 240m

Level Hard

About this recipe

An authentic recipe for traditional Indonesian Gudeg, highlighting the rich, sweet, and savory depth of slow-cooked young jackfruit.

A classic Yogyakarta specialty featuring slow-cooked young jackfruit drenched in spiced coconut milk and palm sugar.

Blanch the sliced young jackfruit in boiling water for about 10 minutes to remove excess sap, then drain.
Grind shallots, garlic, roasted candlenuts, coriander powder, and salt into a smooth spice paste.
In a large heavy-bottomed pot or traditional clay pot (kuali), arrange teak leaves at the bottom if using.
Layer the parboiled jackfruit inside the pot, then add the ground spice paste, bruised galangal, lemongrass, and Indonesian bay leaves.
Pour in the coconut milk and add the palm sugar, ensuring the liquid covers the jackfruit.
Simmer over low heat, covered, for 3 to 4 hours until the liquid reduces significantly, the jackfruit turns a deep reddish-brown, and it becomes tender and rich.
240 min

Calories 310

Protein 4g

Carbs 38g

Fat 18g

Fiber 6g

Sugar 22g

Sodium 350mg

Serving Size 1 serving

Prep 45 min

Cook 240 min

Total 285 min

Overall 9.3 /10

Expert 4.9 95% conf.

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

An extraordinary masterpiece of Javanese slow-cooking, offering a deeply sweet, savory, and aromatic flavor profile.

A classic Yogyakarta specialty featuring slow-cooked young jackfruit drenched in spiced coconut milk and palm sugar.

Summary

An authentic recipe for traditional Indonesian Gudeg, highlighting the rich, sweet, and savory depth of slow-cooked young jackfruit.

Cook on very low heat to prevent the coconut milk from burning at the bottom of the pot
Gudeg actually tastes even better the next day after the flavors have fully developed overnight
Serve alongside warm steamed rice, fried chicken (ayam goreng), hard-boiled eggs ( pindang eggs), and spicy sambal krecek