Chinese Cabbage and Tempeh In White Gravy

The convenience of eating warm White Gravy is a desired pleasure to remember besides falling in love with Curry.

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Chinese cabbage is not a vegetable that is so popular for the Daily Meal, because people are more glance at other Green Leaves like Mustard Greens or Spinach for additional complimentary dishes. But that does not mean that Chinese cabbage has a low delicacy value compared to other green vegetables.

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Have you ever known or even eaten Chinese cabbage before? What is the name of this vegetable in your area? In the area where I live, it's named Sawi Putih (sawi means mustard greens; Putih means white).

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Popular Chinese Cabbage is served with a stir-fry cooking method, and for other Ingredients wrappers to make Chinese Cabbage Rolls. There is one more popular recipe that I have enjoyed since I was a child. Added White Gravy after Chinese Cabbage is cooked with the stir-fry method.

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Apart from adding White Gravy, there is the ingredient that creates a characteristic of this recipe, which is the addition of tempeh. Tempeh With Chinese Cabbage is a perfect blend of my memory, always.

The tempeh texture also plays an important role in adding a wealth of texture to this dish. And the most important thing is nutrients in it.

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Meanwhile, for non-plant-based versions, it is usually a small anchovy added to add a more savory taste to Gravy.




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Let me tell you something about this dish. This dish is the favorite of my late father. He always wants to enjoy White Rice with Gravy dishes. So this dish is his favorite, with tempeh which must always be there.

I really miss my late father. So when I saw Chinese cabbage in a vegetable shop, I immediately bought it and wanted to cook the dishes that my late father liked.

White Gravy has always been a request for my late father for his lunch. Usually, he will eat this dish when I go home to work for a while. He didn't talk much, but when he asked about his favorite dish, that meant he cared about me. I felt so loved when he asked me to cook for him. Because now, there is no more someone who asks me for cooking this dish. I really miss him. :(

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Well, I hope you enjoy the Chinese Cabbage and Tempeh In White Gravy recipe this time, especially in the Plant-Based Version. Stay tuned.




The Ingredients

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  • A Bunch of Chinese Cabbage in Medium Size.
  • One Block of Tempeh
  • Red Onion, About 3-5 Cloves
  • Garlic, 5 Cloves
  • 5 Candle Nuts
  • Red Chillies, 3-5
  • Bay Leaves.
  • Coconut Milk, 50-65 ml
  • Water to Taste, about 50 ml



Making White Gravy

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I always remember the words of my mother, that to create a favorable White Gravy, use the Candle Nuts. It seems to be savory, it feels creamy, also feels Nutty, Almost Almond-Like Flavor with Milder Version.

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So I'm used to using Candle Nuts in every White Gravy Recipe. It's like a secret for the convenience of White Gravy which will not be forgotten, believe in me. :)

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Candle Nuts have a unique form, similar to the heart shape. The color is white, sometimes broken white, mostly also yellowish. Have you ever seen Candle Nuts before?

If you don't have Candle Nuts, you can pass these ingredients to make White Gravy. Just use Garlic and another seasoning. Mushroom Stock can help strengthen the feeling while there are no candlenuts.




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To make White Gravy, blend Candle Nuts with Garlic, Red Onion with a little water or you can add vegetable oil.

Because candle nuts have a rather hard texture, it is recommended to soak the candle nuts before blending with other ingredients, then slice them into Small Pieces to make it easier to soften them.




Cooking Instruction

Step 1

After preparing White Gravy Paste, it's time to prepare Chinese cabbage and tempeh. Cut Chinese cabbage and tempeh.

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To make it easier and save time cut Chinese cabbage, First, I divide two parts, then divide two more, then start cutting them into smaller parts.

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Apply the same way to cut tempeh. Later a diced piece will be formed at the tempeh.




Step 2

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Heat a little vegetable oil, then cook White Gravy Paste for a while. Add Red Chilli Slices, bay leaves, salt, and seasonings like Mushroom Stock Powder or Etc. Then, add a little more water so it's not burnt.




Step 3

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Add a tempeh, then cook about 3 minutes or until it's half-cooked condition.




Step 4

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Add Chinese Cabbage, then cook until cooked. Stir occasionally to check, don't let the Chinese cabbage texture be too withered.




Step 5

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When Chinese Cabbage has been cooked, add Coconut Milk, then bring it until Simmer then remove it.




Step 6

SERVE THE DISH WHILE WARM. Add Red Chili Slices OR Sprinkled with Fried Onion if you like it.

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Enjoy with White Rice for Lunch or Even Dinner. White Gravy which feels savory, creamy, and nutty is a comfortable one that will always be remembered. <3




That was about the presentation of Chinese Cabbage with Tempeh in White Gravy which since childhood filled my memory, also made us full of our family with simple ingredients, but comfortable in Taste and Perfect in Texture served with White Rice.

While enjoying this dish, I remember my Late Father's face that was smiling while eating a bowl of this dish. I miss him very much. :)




What about my recipe this time? I hope you can also feel comfortable when reading my Food Blog this time, even though you might never eat Chinese cabbage before. See you again in my next Food Blog, Have Fun!

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Anggrek Lestari


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I do consume bok choy in the form of kim chee. Yum.

As always, beautiful food art:)

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Al Fatihah for your father.
Lucky enough candlenut is quite easy to get in Asian supermarkets. If for some reason I have no stock of candlenut and can not find it in Asian supermarkets, I use macadamia nut as a substitute for candlenut.

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the food was really very tasty.

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Chinese cabbage is absolutely beautiful. I just steam it and add soy sauce. Or stir fry, add garlic's to enhance the taste. The thing is there's a lot of water in it. So need watch the type of meat you want to use !

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Have you ever known or even eaten Chinese cabbage before?

I do not think I have eaten or seen that before. I even never knew that cabbage has varieties. Your recipe is quite unique in the sense that, I ordinarily have not have cabbage has my main ingredient for a meal..but seeing this, I say kudos @anggreklestari

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Look yummy sis, may i have some? :9 i love tempeh much

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I call this lettuce Napa Cabbage, love it so much! 😄 Anyway I never try Tempeh, it's extremely hard to find in Thailand. 😀

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I'm never heard of this candle nut. I do not know if they are available in my country or not.

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Food can bring us back dear memories, I can understand how you miss your late Father even more when the dish reminds you of him.As always, I love the way you photograph your food!

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