
🇮🇩 Indonesian Vegetarian
Pumpkin Pepesan
🇮🇩 Indonesian
Banana-leaf wrapped and steamed pumpkin — pepesan, spice paste worked right in. Ready in 25 minutes including prep.
Prep 15 min Cook 10 min Serves 3 Easy
Ingredients
- Ginger4 slices
- Spring Onions3, shredded
- Shallots3 cloves, sliced
- Pumpkin500 g
- Banana Leaves6
- Coconut Oil1 tbsp
- Ground Turmeric1 tsp
- Sweet Soy Sauce2 tbsp
Optional extras
- Fresh Cilantrohandful, to finish
Instructions
- 1
Set up a steamer over simmering water and line the tray with the ginger slices.
- 2
Lay the pumpkin in a single layer, scatter over the garlic, and season lightly.
- 3
Steam until just cooked through — translucent and silky rather than dry.
- 4
Transfer to a warm plate, pour over the sweet soy sauce, and top with spring onions.
- 5
Heat the Coconut Oil until it just smokes and pour it sizzling over everything at the table.
Chef's tip
Prep everything before the heat goes on — indonesian cooking moves fast once it starts.
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