Kuah Taucu Lontong Minang (Gulai Tauco)

(Minangkabau Fermented Soybean Gravy – Tangy, Savory, and Aromatic)

Kuah Taucu Lontong Minang mempunyai rasa yang unik—gabungan masin daripada taucu, lemak santan, dan aroma segar dari rimbang serta petai. Sangat menyelerakan apabila dimakan bersama lontong dan kerupuk merah.
(Kuah Taucu Lontong Minang has a unique flavor—a blend of saltiness from fermented soybeans, richness from coconut milk, and fresh aromas from pea eggplants and stink beans. It is incredibly appetizing when served with rice cakes and red crackers.)

Tempoh Penyediaan: 20 minit
(Preparation Time: 20 minutes)
Tempoh Memasak: 30-40 minit
(Cooking Time: 30-40 minutes)
Hidangan: 5-6 orang
(Servings: 5-6 people)

Bahan-Bahan: (Ingredients)

• 200g Taucu (Tauco Medan atau taucu timbang) 
  (200g Fermented Soybean Paste)
• 1 liter Santan Sederhana Pekat 
  (1 liter Medium-thick Coconut Milk)
• 250g Buncis (Dihiris serong nipis) 
  (250g Green Beans (Thinly sliced diagonally))
• 100g Udang basah atau Tetelan daging 
  (100g Fresh Prawns or Beef trimmings)
• 2 keping Tahu & Tempe (Dipotong dadu dan digoreng)
   (2 pieces Firm Tofu & Tempeh (Cubed and fried))
• 1 papan Petai (Diambil isinya)
   (1 stalk Stink Beans (Petai))
• 50g Rimbang/Terung Pipit 
  (50g Pea Eggplant)
• 2 batang Serai (Diketik) 
  (2 stalks Lemongrass (Bruised))
• 1 helai Daun Kunyit (Dicarit dan disimpul) 
  (1 Turmeric Leaf (Torn and knotted))
• 3 helai Daun Salam
   (3 Indonesian Bay Leaves)
• 10-15 biji Cili Hijau (Dihiris serong)
  (10-15 Green Chilies (Sliced diagonally))

Cara Penyediaan: (Instructions)

1. Tumis Rempah: Panaskan minyak. Tumis bahan kisar sehingga harum. Masukkan serai, daun salam, dan daun kunyit.
    (1. Sauté Spices: Heat oil. Sauté the blended paste until fragrant. Add lemongrass, bay leaves, and turmeric leaf.)
2. Masukkan Taucu & Protein: Masukkan taucu, udang/daging, petai, dan rimbang. Gaul rata. 
   (2. Add Taucu & Protein: Add the fermented soybean paste, prawns/beef, stink beans, and pea eggplants. Stir well.)
3. Tambah Sayur: Masukkan buncis dan cili hijau hiris. Masak seketika sehingga sayur sedikit layu. 
   (3. Add Vegetables: Add the green beans and sliced green chilies. Cook briefly until the vegetables wilt slightly.)
4. Tuang Santan: Tuangkan santan. Kacau sentiasa secara perlahan supaya santan tidak pecah sehingga mendidih. 
   (4. Pour Coconut Milk: Pour in the coconut milk. Stir constantly and gently to prevent the milk from curdling until it reaches a boil.)
5. Masukkan Bahan Goreng: Masukkan tahu dan tempe yang telah digoreng. Perasakan dengan sedikit garam jika perlu. 
   (5. Add Fried Items: Add the pre-fried tofu and tempeh. Season with a bit of salt if necessary.)

Tips:

• Pilih Taucu Berkualiti: Gunakan taucu biji (whole bean) untuk tekstur yang lebih menarik dan rasa yang lebih asli.
  (Choose Quality Taucu: Use whole bean fermented soy for better texture and a more authentic taste.)
• Kawalan Garam: Sentiasa rasa kuah sebelum menambah garam kerana taucu dan kicap sudah mengandungi kandungan garam yang tinggi.
  (Salt Control: Always taste the gravy before adding salt, as taucu and soy sauce already have high salt content.)