Introduction
Sayur asem is a traditional Indonesian soup dish that is well-known for its sour and savory taste. It is made with various vegetables such as melinjo leaves, corn, long beans, and peanuts, as well as tamarind juice. This dish is perfect for those who love to eat something sour and refreshing. In this recipe, we will show you how to make sayur asem ala restoran, a restaurant-style version of this classic dish.
Ingredients
For this recipe, you will need the following ingredients:
- 200g melinjo leaves
- 200g corn
- 200g long beans
- 100g peanuts
- 1 liter water
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 shallots, sliced
- 2 red chilies, sliced
- 2 green chilies, sliced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
- 2 tablespoons palm sugar
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Follow these steps to make sayur asem ala restoran:
1. Wash all the vegetables thoroughly and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
2. Boil the water in a large pot, then add the melinjo leaves, corn, long beans, and peanuts. Let it simmer for 10 minutes.
3. In a separate pan, sauté the garlic, shallots, and chilies until fragrant.
4. Add the diced tomato to the pan and cook for a few minutes until it becomes soft.
5. Add the sautéed ingredients to the pot of vegetables.
6. In a small bowl, mix the tamarind paste with 1 cup of water. Strain the mixture to remove any seeds or fibers.
7. Add the tamarind juice to the pot of vegetables.
8. Add the palm sugar and salt to taste.
9. Let the soup simmer for another 5-10 minutes until all the flavors have blended together.
10. Serve hot with steamed rice.
Nutrition
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This dish is not only delicious but also healthy. Sayur asem is low in calories and high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It is also a great source of plant-based protein from the peanuts. However, be mindful of the amount of palm sugar you use as it is high in calories and sugar.
In conclusion, sayur asem ala restoran is a tasty and healthy dish that you can easily make at home. It is perfect for those who are looking for a refreshing and satisfying meal. So why not give it a try and impress your family and friends with this restaurant-style version of a classic Indonesian dish?
