Bisnisrakyat.id - Gudeg has been around since the time of the Islamic Mataram kingdom and became widely known among the people of Yogyakarta since the 16th century. Over time, gudeg increasingly developed and became a typical food in the city of Yogyakarta and the surrounding area. This food is made from young jackfruit cooked in coconut milk, bay leaves, brown sugar and various other spices. This long cooking process produces a rich taste and tender young jackfruit flesh, similar to chicken or beef. This food is usually served with rice, chicken, eggs, chili sauce, and orek tempeh, creating the perfect flavor combination.

How to Make Traditional Gudeg
Making gudeg requires patience because the cooking process is quite long, but the results are very satisfying. Here is how to make traditional gudeg that you can try at home.

Ingredients:

1 kg young jackfruit, cut into pieces
2 liters of coconut milk from 2 coconuts
5 bay leaves
3 lemongrass stalks, bruised
5 large red chilies, puree
3 cloves of garlic
5 cloves of red onion
3 cm galangal
3 tablespoons shaved brown sugar
Salt to taste
Enough water

How to make:

1. Boil the young jackfruit that has been cut in boiling water for a few minutes, drain.
2. Saute ground spices (chilies, shallots, garlic, galangal) in a little oil until fragrant.
3. Add the boiled jackfruit to the stir-fry spices, stir well.
4. Pour in coconut milk, bay leaves, lemongrass and brown sugar. Add salt to taste.
5. Cook over low heat until the jackfruit is soft and the sauce thickens. This cooking process can take 3 to 4 hours, depending on the size of the jackfruit pieces.
6. Once cooked, serve gudeg with white rice, fried chicken, eggs, orek tempeh, and chili sauce.

Gudeg is a typical Yogyakarta food that is rich in taste and tradition. This young jackfruit cooked with coconut milk and spices has a sweet, savory and delicious taste. If you've never tried it, be sure to try gudeg as part of a unique Indonesian culinary experience. You can also try making it yourself at home to enjoy this delicious dish with your family.

With all its features and deliciousness, gudeg remains one of the favorite foods that continues to preserve Indonesian culinary culture.