Sayur Asem

Ingredients

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• 7 cups water
• 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
• 4 shallots, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced
• 2 corn on the cob, cut into pieces
• 2 cups long beans, cut
• 2 cups chayote, cubed
• 1/3 cup peanuts
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon palm sugar

Let’s make it

1. Bring water, tamarind paste, shallots, garlic, peanuts, salt, and palm sugar to a boil.
2. Simmer for 10 minutes, then add corn, long beans, and chayote.
3. Cook 12 to 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender but not mushy.
4. Taste and adjust the sweet-sour balance, then serve warm.