Lokshi

About This Recipe

Lokshi is a one-pot noodle dish simmered with tender meat, vegetables, and aromatics. It's simple, satisfying, and represents the everyday comfort food of Bonairean culture.

Ingredients

Serves 4

• 8 oznoodles (egg noodles or pasta)
• 0.75 lbground beef or pork
• 1 mediumonion, chopped
• 2 clovesgarlic, minced
• 3 cupsbeef broth
• 1 cupmixed vegetables (carrots, peas)

Instructions

1. 1

   Brown meat

   Heat oil in a large pot. Brown ground meat, breaking it apart as it cooks. Remove and drain excess fat.

2. 2

   Sauté aromatics

   Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Return meat to pot.

3. 3

   Add broth and noodles

   Pour in broth and bring to boil. Add noodles and vegetables. Simmer until noodles are tender, about 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Season and serve

   Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Variations

• •

  Use chicken or seafood instead of beef

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  Add coconut milk for creaminess

• •

  Include potatoes for heartier version

Storage

Refrigerate up to 3 days; reheat gently

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