Vegan Seblak

Dive into the bold and spicy world of Indonesian street food with this Vegan Seblak, a plant-based twist on the traditional dish. This vibrant recipe features chewy rice cakes bathed in an aromatic broth infused with garlic, shallots, galangal, lemongrass, and fiery chili peppers. Enhanced with tender kale, protein-packed tofu, and a savory blend of soy sauces, this dish delivers a perfect balance of heat, umami, and heartiness. Ready in just 35 minutes, this comforting and flavorful vegan recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or a unique crowd-pleaser. Garnish with scallions and crispy fried shallots for an irresistible finishing touch. Perfect for lovers of global cuisine, this Vegan Seblak is both authentic and deliciously satisfying!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams rice cakes
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 shallots, thinly sliced
• 3 red chili peppers, seeded and chopped
• 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
• 1 teaspoon galangal, minced
• 1 tablespoon lemongrass, white part only, minced
• 500 milliliters water
• 100 grams kale leaves, chopped
• 150 grams tofu, cubed
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper
• 2 scallions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fried shallots (optional)

Directions

Step 1

1. Soak the rice cakes in warm water for about 15-20 minutes until they are soft, then drain and set aside.

Step 2

2. In a large pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.

Step 3

3. Add the minced garlic, sliced shallots, chopped chili peppers, minced ginger, galangal, and lemongrass. Stir fry until fragrant, around 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

4. Pour in the water and bring to a simmer.

Step 5

5. Add the chopped kale leaves and cubed tofu into the pan, simmer for about 5 minutes until the kale is softened and the tofu is heated through.

Step 6

6. Stir in the soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, salt, and pepper, mixing well to combine all the flavors.

Step 7

7. Add the drained rice cakes into the pan and stir to coat them with the sauce and spices. Cook for another 5 minutes until the rice cakes are chewy and well absorbed with the sauce.

Step 8

8. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or soy sauce, if necessary.

Step 9

9. Garnish with chopped scallions and optional fried shallots before serving.

Step 10

10. Serve hot and enjoy your vegan seblak!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1265.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1502.2

Total Fat 51.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4109.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 210.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.4g	0%
Total Sugars 19.2g
Protein 52.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 825.1mg	0%
Iron 15.5mg	0%
Potassium 2008.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.7%

Protein: 13.8%

Carbs: 55.5%