Vegan Indonesian Curry

Name: Vegan Indonesian Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 shallots (roughly chopped); 2 cloves of garlic; 1 Bird's eye chili ((can be replaced with 1 tbsp of sriracha)); 1 inch fresh turmeric (peeled); 1 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp toasted cumin seeds; 1/4 tsp ground turmeric; 1/4 cup water; 2 tbsp oil; 1 lemongrass stalk ((sliced in half crosswise and slightly crushed)); 1 inch fresh galangal ((peeled and cut into 2-3 slices)); 1 13.5-oz can full-fat coconut milk; 10 pieces tofu puffs ((about 3 ounces / 85 g)); 5 ounces green beans (cut into 2-inch (5 cm) long pieces); 2 bay leaves; 2-3 Kaffir lime leaves; 1 and 1/2 tsp sugar; 1/2 + 1/8 tsp salt (adjust to taste); 1/3 cup fried shallots (for serving)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:20min

This 35-minute Indonesian curry features chewy tofu and green beans, simmered in a velvety-smooth coconut sauce infused with lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves for a bright, lemony flavor. Garnish with chopped cilantro and fried shallots, and serve with rice or crusty bread!

Updated at: Tue, 16 Dec 2025 04:36:47 GMT