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Lempah Kuning Nenas, Curry with Pineapple

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Journey Through Spices: The Rich Flavors of Lempah Kuning Nenas

Lempah Kuning Nenas | Edisi Indonesia


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Take a journey through Indonesia's vibrant flavors to satisfy your taste buds. In this culinary journey, we delve into the exotic world of Lempah Kuning Nenas, a traditional Indonesian Gulai with a touch of the tropics. Lempah Kuning, a hearty and energizing curry-like sauce, dances beautifully with the sweet and tangy embrace of pineapple to produce a culinary masterpiece.

Before we dive into the kitchen and unveil the secrets of crafting this exquisite dish, let's take a moment to savor the cultural and historical spices that infuse each bite. Indonesia's diverse culinary heritage is a testament to its vast array of influences, from ancient indigenous traditions to the spice-laden footsteps of traders, explorers, and conquerors.

Indonesian Gulai is a symphony of flavors, a blend of spices, herbs, and textures that dances on your palate. It's not just a dish; it's a story of tradition, community, and the lush landscapes that have nurtured these spices for centuries.

So, prepare your senses for a voyage into the heart of Indonesian cuisine as we unlock the recipe for Lempah Kuning Nenas. This delectable fusion of ingredients promises to transport you to the tropical islands of Indonesia, where the warmth of spices meets the refreshing zing of pineapple under the Indonesian sun.

Let's gather our culinary compasses and embark on this gastronomic journey as we unveil the steps to craft your very own Lempah Kuning Nenas. It's time to create a dish that is not just a feast for the palate but a story to be shared and savored.



Lempah Kuning Nenas (Gulai Nenas)

Gulai is a type of food containing rich, spicy and succulent curry-like sauce commonly found in Indonesia and Malaysia. (wiki)

Yuk Yam's Lempah Kuning Recipe (With Pineapple)

Bahan:
  • Sea fish
  • Small shrimps
  • Onion
  • Garlic 
  • Galangal
  • Turmeric
  • Terasi (Shrimp paste) 
  • Tamarind (Tamarindus indica)
  • Salt, Sugar, seasoning
  • Chili pepper 
  • Pineapple (Lempah Kuning usually added additional pineapple)

How to cook: 
Mix all herbs except the tamarind. Put enough water to make yellow spices and then cooked. Mix the tamarind with water, then pour it into to the yellow spices. Add the small pieces of fish and the pineapple. After the boiling water and the fish is properly cooked, Lemapah Kuning Nenas is ready to serve.

Tips: 
Use the pineapple which is still young and the skin is not very yellow (Source)

The pineapple (Ananas comosus) is a tropical plant with an edible multiple fruit consisting of coalesced berries (wiki)


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