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Tumis kangkung is a traditional dish originating from Java. The dish is usually made with a combination of kangkung (water spinach), shallots, garlic, galangal, hot chili peppers, sugar, salt, oil, and roasted shrimp paste. The garlic, shallots, hot chili peppers, shrimp paste, and galangal are sautéed in oil, then seasoned with salt and sugar.
Chopped water spinach is then added to the pan and the combination is stir-fried until the vegetable becomes tender. The dish can be served as a standalone meal or as an accompaniment to other foods.
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Krengsengan is a traditional stir-fry dish originating from Surabaya. It's usually made with a combination of lamb, onion, garlic, chili peppers, bay leaves, salt, ginger, soy sauce, and oil. The ingredients are simply sautéed in oil, and the lamb meat is cut into chunks and stir-fried near the end of cooking.
A bit of water is added to the pan and it's brought to a boil, and the dish is ready when the meat becomes fully tender. This dish can be bought from vendors at numerous street stalls.
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Kuluban is a traditional salad originating from Jepara, Central Java. The salad is made with a combination of vegetables such as jackfruit, bean sprouts, spinach, garlic, galangal, string beans, orange leaves, and kencur ginger, along with shredded coconut, salt, sugar, chili peppers, and shrimp paste.
The vegetables are stir-fried with the spices, and the dish is then served warm. Kuluban is often eaten as a stir-fried salad, but it's also used as an accompaniment to meat dishes.
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