Sayur Asem
Serves 4
Ingredients
Method
1 L Water
100 g Peanuts, Boiled Until Soft
2 Corn Cobs, Cut into Small Rounds
200 g Green Beans, Cut into 2 Cm Lengths
1 Chayote, Peeled and Chopped
200 g Cabbage, Chopped
2 Tomatoes, Quartered
2 tsp Tamarind Paste
Salt to Taste
Sugar to Taste
3 Shallots
2 Garlic
3 Red Chillies
3 Bird's Eye Chillies
Blend all the spice paste ingredients in a food processor until it forms a paste.
In a pot, combine the water, peanuts, corn, green beans, chayote, cabbage, tomatoes, tamarind paste, salt, sugar, and the spice paste.
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until all the vegetables are cooked, about 15-20 minutes.