Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup red beans, soaked overnight
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 potatoes, chopped
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Special equipment needed: None
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
3. Add the red beans, carrots, potatoes, tomato, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
4. Pour in the water and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 1 hour or until the beans are tender.
6. Serve hot.
Preparation time is 10 minutes, and cooking time is 1 hour.
Temperature: Simmer over low heat.
Serving size: This recipe makes 4 servings.
Nutritional information: Each serving contains approximately 200 calories, 5g protein, 35g carbohydrates, 5g fat, 10g fiber, and 500mg sodium.
Substitutions for ingredients: You can substitute the red beans with black beans or kidney beans. You can also add other vegetables such as celery or corn.
Variations: You can add meat such as chicken or beef to make it a more hearty soup.
Tips and tricks:
- Soak the beans overnight to reduce cooking time.
- You can use a pressure cooker to cook the beans faster.
- Add more water if the soup becomes too thick.
Storage instructions: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions: Reheat in a pot over low heat until heated through.
Presentation ideas: Serve in a bowl with a sprig of fresh parsley on top.
Garnishes: Garnish with croutons or grated cheese.
Pairings: Serve with crusty bread or rice.
Suggested side dishes: Serve with a side salad or steamed vegetables.
Troubleshooting advice: If the beans are still hard after an hour of cooking, add more water and continue cooking until tender.
Food safety advice: Make sure to soak the beans overnight to reduce the risk of food poisoning.
Food history: Sop Kacang Merah is a traditional Indonesian soup made with red beans.
Flavor profiles: This soup is savory and slightly sweet from the vegetables.
Serving suggestions: Serve as a main dish for lunch or dinner.
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Region: Indonesian