Sayur Asem Lezat

About this recipe

Sayur Asem is a delightful and tangy Indonesian soup made with a variety of fresh vegetables and tamarind. Perfect for a refreshing and light meal, this soup combines traditional flavors with modern kitchen efficiency.

Ingredients

• 300g pumpkin, cut into cubes
• 100g corn kernels
• 100g chayote, peeled and cut into cubes
• 100g long beans, cut into 3cm pieces
• 2 tomatoes, cut into wedges
• 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised
• 3 kaffir lime leaves
• 1 liter water
• 2 tablespoons tamarind paste, diluted in 50ml warm water
• 1 tablespoon salt, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon sugar, or to taste
• 3 red chillies, sliced
• 1 inch galangal, sliced

Directions

1. 1

   Bring the water to a boil in a large pot.

2. 2

   Add the lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and sliced galangal to the pot.

3. 3

   Stir in the tamarind paste, mixing well.

4. 4

   Add the pumpkin, corn, chayote, and long beans, and simmer for 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Include the tomatoes, red chillies, salt, and sugar. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Adjust the seasoning to taste and simmer for a final 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove from heat.

8. 8

   Serve hot, pairing with steamed rice.