Basic Sayur Asem: Simple Tamarind Soup with Vegetables (Vegan)

Method7 steps · about 45 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Blend the onion, chillies, garlic (1 clove), and galangal (2 inch).

   Uses 1 large red onion, peeled and sliced · 6 big red chillies, sliced · 1 clove garlic, peeled and sliced · 2 inch galangal

2. 2

   Step 2: In a large pot, bring the water (1.5 litres) to boil.

   Uses 1.5 litres water for soup

3. 3

   Step 3: Dilute the half-tablespoon tamarind paste (½ tbsp) in a little additional water. Add it and the blended spice paste to the boiling soup water.

   Uses Boiling soup water · Blended sayur asem spice paste · ½ tbsp tamarind paste, diluted in water · Additional water as needed to dilute the tamarind paste

4. 4

   Step 4: Add the quartered potato (1), sliced long beans (200 g) and salt (to taste) to taste.

   Uses Prepared tamarind-spice broth · 1 large potato, quartered · 200 g long beans, sliced · Salt to taste

5. 5

   Step 5: Cook until the potatoes soften, about 20 minutes.

   Simmer until soft · 20 minUses Tamarind broth with potato and long beans

6. 6

   Step 6: Add the pinch of sugar, stir, and adjust seasoning.

   Uses Cooked soup with softened potato and beans · 1 pinch sugar

7. 7

   Step 7: Turn off the flame. The sayur asem is ready!

   Uses Finished seasoned sayur asem