Masak Lemak/Coconut Stew (Vegetarian).
An accompaniment for rice - a Malaysian traditional dish.

To make (ingredients as per taste, do adjust please)

Add 2 sliced tomato,
1 sliced large red onion,
1 red chilli and 2 cups of water in pot.
Simmer to soften and mash (see pic).

Add I smashed lemongrass,
1 tsp turmeric powder and season with salt.
Simmer for 2 to 3 mins.
Pour 1 1/2 cups coconut milk.
Simmer to heat through.

Off the heat and combine in 1 sliced turmeric/kunyit leaf.
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Daun keledek masak lemak (sweet potato leaves in coconut gravy).
To make: soak and rinse 2 tbsp udang geragau/tiny shrimps. Keep aside.

Blend 1 inch fresh turmeric
3 shallots
1/2 inch ginger
4 garlic
3 red chillies
1 medium size tomato.
Fry in 3 tbsp of oil with shrimp till aromatic.

Pour about 2 cup of water. Simmer.
Add I bunch of the leaves, pour 1 cup thick coconut milk and season with salt.
Simmer to soften leaves and remove from heat.
For vegetarian version omit shrimps.
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