Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups of water
- 2 cups of vegetable broth
- 1 cup of chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup of chopped cucumber
- 1 cup of chopped green beans
- 1 cup of chopped corn
- 1 cup of chopped carrots
- 1 cup of chopped cabbage
- 1 cup of chopped shallots
- 1 cup of tamarind juice
- 1 tablespoon of palm sugar
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of ground pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 lemongrass stalks, bruised
- 2 kaffir lime leaves
Special equipment needed:
- Large pot
- Wooden spoon
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a large pot, bring the water and vegetable broth to a boil.
2. Add the chopped tomatoes, cucumber, green beans, corn, carrots, cabbage, and shallots to the pot.
3. Add the tamarind juice, palm sugar, salt, and ground pepper to the pot.
4. Stir the ingredients together until the palm sugar is dissolved.
5. Add the bay leaves, lemongrass stalks, and kaffir lime leaves to the pot.
6. Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 30 minutes.
7. Remove the bay leaves, lemongrass stalks, and kaffir lime leaves from the pot.
8. Serve the soup hot.
Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Temperature:
Simmer on low heat
Serving size:
4-6 servings
Nutritional information:
Calories: 120
Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Protein: 4g
Sodium: 600mg
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Tamarind juice can be substituted with lime juice.
- Palm sugar can be substituted with brown sugar.
- Vegetables can be substituted with any other vegetables of your choice.
Variations:
- Add tofu or tempeh for a protein boost.
- Add shrimp or chicken for a non-vegetarian version.
Tips and tricks:
- Use fresh vegetables for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of tamarind juice and palm sugar to your liking.
- Serve with steamed rice for a complete meal.
Storage instructions:
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
Reheat in a pot on the stove over low heat until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
Serve in a bowl with a spoon.
Garnishes:
Garnish with chopped cilantro or green onions.
Pairings:
Pair with steamed rice and a side of sambal.
Suggested side dishes:
Steamed rice and sambal.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the soup is too sour, add more palm sugar.
- If the soup is too sweet, add more tamarind juice.
Food safety advice:
Make sure all vegetables are washed and cleaned before using.
Food history:
Sayur Asem is a traditional Indonesian soup that is popular throughout the country.
Flavor profiles:
The soup is sour, sweet, and savory.
Serving suggestions:
Serve hot with steamed rice and sambal.
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Region: Indonesian