Indonesian Vegetable Sour Soup (Sayur Asam) Recipe

Name: Indonesian Vegetable Sour Soup (Sayur Asam)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon tamarind pod; 200 ml warm water; 1 shallot, sliced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and sliced; 1 red chili pepper, seeded and sliced; 3 tablespoons raw peanuts; 1 teaspoon shrimp paste; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 5 cups low-fat chicken broth; 1/2 cup salted peanuts, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 chayote, peeled, seeded, and sliced thin; 1/2 cup frozen green beans, ends trimmed; 1/3 cup frozen corn kernels

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon tamarind pod
200 ml warm water
1 shallot, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
1 red chili pepper, seeded and sliced
3 tablespoons raw peanuts
1 teaspoon shrimp paste
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 cups low-fat chicken broth
1/2 cup salted peanuts, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 chayote, peeled, seeded, and sliced thin
1/2 cup frozen green beans, ends trimmed
1/3 cup frozen corn kernels

1
Prepare tamarind by placing it in a small bowl with warm water. Let soak for 15 minutes.
2
To make spice paste, combine shallot, garlic, ginger, red chili pepper, raw peanuts, shrimp paste, and salt in a large mortar and blend well with a pestle. Use a food processor or blender if you don't have a mortar and pestle.
3
Transfer paste to a medium saucepan and add chicken or vegetable broth, salted peanuts, and brown sugar. Stir to combine, and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, use a strainer to separate the tamarind seeds from the juice. Throw away the seeds and keep the juice.
5
Add chayote, green beans, and corn to the soup, and cook over high heat for 5 minutes.
6
Just before serving, add tamarind juice and stir. Garnish with green chili pepper slices if desired.

857

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

107

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon tamarind pod, 200 ml warm water, 1 shallot, sliced, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Indonesian Vegetable Sour Soup (Sayur Asam) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Indonesian Vegetable Sour Soup (Sayur Asam)

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