Gudeg
A traditional Javanese slow-cooked dish of young jackfruit simmered for hours in coconut milk, palm sugar, and spices until dark brown and sweet.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- young jackfruit
- coconut milk (Tree Nut)
- palm sugar
- galangal
- lemongrass
- candlenut
- bay leaves
- teak leaves (for color)
- shallots
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- candlenut in the spice paste
- coconut milk throughout
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKUses coconut milk, not dairy.
Gluten-Free
Likely OKNo wheat in traditional gudeg.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in gudeg.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely contains restrictionCandlenut is in the spice paste. Coconut milk is extensive.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in gudeg.
Egg-Free
Check with staffHard-boiled egg (telur krecek) is a standard accompaniment.
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish in gudeg.
Soy-Free
Likely OKTraditional gudeg uses no soy sauce.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKNo sesame in gudeg.
Vegetarian
Likely OKJackfruit is fully plant-based. Egg accompaniment is optional.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | Uses coconut milk, not dairy. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely OK | No wheat in traditional gudeg. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | No peanuts in gudeg. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely contains restriction | Candlenut is in the spice paste. Coconut milk is extensive. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in gudeg. |
| Egg-Free | Check with staff | Hard-boiled egg (telur krecek) is a standard accompaniment. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | No fish in gudeg. |
| Soy-Free | Likely OK | Traditional gudeg uses no soy sauce. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | No sesame in gudeg. |
| Vegetarian | Likely OK | Jackfruit is fully plant-based. Egg accompaniment is optional. |
Key risk: Gudeg is a slow-cooked vegetarian dish but still contains candlenut (tree nut) in its spice base and coconut milk throughout. It is served with hard-boiled egg (krecek egg) in most restaurant servings.
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