Vegetables with Coconut Milk Gravy (BUKANJO) Recipe

Name: Vegetables with Coconut Milk Gravy (BUKANJO)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 100 gr snaps beans, short cut; 50 gr water spinach, cut; 50 gr young melinjo leaves, thinly sliced; 20 gr peanuts, boiled; 25 gr shrimp ebi/dried anchovies; 35 ml instant coconut milk; 200 ml water; 4 red onion, thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped; 3 cayenne peppers, thinly sliced; 1 red chilis, sliced diagonally; to taste Sugar and salt

Servings: persons

100 gr snaps beans, short cut
50 gr water spinach, cut
50 gr young melinjo leaves, thinly sliced
20 gr peanuts, boiled
25 gr shrimp ebi/dried anchovies
35 ml instant coconut milk
200 ml water
4 red onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
3 cayenne peppers, thinly sliced
1 red chilis, sliced diagonally
to taste Sugar and salt

1
Saute onion, garlic and cayenne pepper until fragrant and browned.
2
Put snaps beans and a little water .
3
After boiling enter melinjo leaves and sliced red pepper, cook until leaves melinjo wilt.
4
Add water spinach, coconut milk, flavoring, sugar and salt.
5
Stir well, add the remaining water.
6
Add the peanuts and ebi shrimp and stir.
7
Bring to the boil briefly and ready to be served .
8
MELINJO (Gnetum gnemon Linn.)
9
: bago (Malay and Tagalog), khalet (English Cambodia), commonly known by the name of Paddy Oats.

140

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 100 gr snaps beans, short cut, 50 gr water spinach, cut, 50 gr young melinjo leaves, thinly sliced, 20 gr peanuts, boiled, and more.

Yes, Vegetables with Coconut Milk Gravy (BUKANJO) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vegetables with Coconut Milk Gravy (BUKANJO)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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