Sayur Asem (Indonesian Sour Vegetable Soup)
Sayur asem is a refreshing Indonesian sour vegetable soup, traditionally made with tamarind and a variety of fresh vegetables. This vegan version captures the authentic sweet, sour, and savory flavors.
Forkin tarafından hazırlanan özgün tarif
- Toplam süre
- 50 dk.
- Porsiyon
- 4
- Zorluk
- Orta
Alerjen bilgisi: kabuklular, kuruyemişler ve yer fıstığı içerebilir. Alerjiniz varsa malzeme ambalajlarını mutlaka kontrol edin.
Ön hazırlık
Malzemeler
spice paste
- 3 adetred chili, deseeded and roughly chopped
- 4 adetshallot, roughly chopped
- 3 dişgarlic, roughly chopped
- 2 adetcandlenut, toasted
- 0,5 çay kaşığıshrimp paste, toasted(isteğe bağlı)
Malzemeler
- 10 ggalangal, bruised
- 20 glemongrass, bruised
- 2 adetbay leaf
- 2 yemek kaşığıtamarind paste
- 1 yemek kaşığıpalm sugar, grated
- 1 çay kaşığısalt
- 1,5 lwater
- 100 glong bean, cut into 3-4 cm pieces
- 1 adetcorn on the cob, cut into 3-4 pieces
- 50 gmelinjo leaf(isteğe bağlı)
- 30 gmelinjo nut(isteğe bağlı)
- 100 geggplant, cut into large chunks
- 2 yemek kaşığıpeanut, raw, shelled
- 100 gcabbage, roughly chopped
Ekipman
large pot · cutting board · knife · mortar and pestle
Hazırlanışı
Adım adım
- 1
Combine the red chili, shallots, garlic, toasted candlenuts, and optional shrimp paste in a mortar and pestle or food processor. Grind until a smooth paste forms.
Yaklaşık 10 dk.
Aşçının notu: If using a food processor, add a tablespoon of water to help blend the paste smoothly.
- 2
Bring water to a boil in a large pot.
Yaklaşık 5 dk.
- 3
Add the prepared spice paste to the boiling water, along with the bruised galangal, bruised lemongrass, and bay leaves.
- 4
Stir in the tamarind paste, palm sugar, and salt.
Aşçının notu: Taste and adjust sweetness/sourness to your preference.
- 5
Add the raw peanuts and corn on the cob to the pot. Simmer for 10 minutes, or until the corn is slightly tender.
Yaklaşık 10 dk.
- 6
Add the long beans, optional melinjo nuts, and eggplant to the soup. Continue to simmer for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Yaklaşık 7 dk.
Aşçının notu: Do not overcook the vegetables; they should still have a slight bite.
- 7
Stir in the optional melinjo leaves and cabbage. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, just until the leaves are wilted and the cabbage is tender.
Yaklaşık 3 dk.
- 8
Remove the galangal, lemongrass, and bay leaves before serving.
- 9
Serve hot as a main course with steamed rice.
Tazeliğini koruyun
Store leftover sayur asem in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Gently reheat on the stovetop over medium heat until warmed through, adding a splash of water if needed.