Dalca
A unique Acehnese dish, prepared with turkey, green mangoes, eggplant, coconut, and lentils.
Dalca is a main dish originating from Aceh. It is prepared with strong-flavored spices such as cloves, cinnamon, Java pepper, cardamom, and star anise.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time30 min
- Cook time40 min
- Total1 hr 10 min
- DifficultyMedium
- CostModerate
- Cooking methodpan
- Estimated cost$17.26 $4.32 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 8, 2026.
Ingredients
people
- $7.71
- $3.71
- $3.50
- $0.36
- $1.98
Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 5 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Peel and cut the green peaches into pieces. ≈ 8 min
- Peel and chop the eggplants into pieces. ≈ 8 min
- Peel and cut the turkey into pieces. ≈ 8 min
- Bring the water to a boil, add the lentils, and cook until they are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
- Reheat the spices in a pot with a little oil paint. Add the turkey pieces, eggplant, and green peaches. Cook until the turkey is nicely browned.
- Add the lentil broth, shredded coconut, diced potatoes, salt, a squeeze of lime juice, and coconut milk. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Serve hot. ≈ 2 min
The bill
Dalca
- 500 g of turkey$7.71
- 3 green peaches$3.71
- 2 eggplants$3.50
- 200 g of ground apples$0.36
- 200 g of lentils$1.98
Total$17.26
that's $4.32 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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