
Eggplant Lontong
A steaming bowl of noodles in deeply savoured broth with eggplant — the ultimate indonesian comfort in a bowl. Ready in 35 minutes including prep.
Ingredients
- Saltto taste
- Ginger4 slices
- Fresh Cilantrohandful
- Coconut Milk300 ml
- Shallots3 cloves, smashed
- Eggplant2 large
- Stock or Broth1.2 litres
- Noodles200 g
- Rice Cakes300 g
- Sweet Soy Sauce2 tbsp
Instructions
- 1
Simmer the stock with the garlic and ginger for 15 minutes to build a fragrant base, then season with the sweet soy sauce and salt.
- 2
Cook the noodles separately so the broth stays clean, and divide them between deep bowls.
- 3
Cook the eggplant gently in the simmering broth until just done, then lift out and slice or portion.
- 4
Ladle the piping-hot broth over the noodles and arrange the eggplant on top.
- 5
Finish with fresh cilantro, spring onions and a wedge of lime on the side.
Chef's tip
Let the dish rest 5 minutes off the heat before serving so the flavours settle.
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