Resep Masak Sayur Asem yang Enak dan Tahan Lama

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of making a delicious and long-lasting Sayur Asem, a traditional Indonesian vegetable soup. We will cover the necessary ingredients and detailed steps to ensure you can recreate this flavorful dish at home.

Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients

Before you start cooking, make sure you have the following ingredients ready:

• 100 grams of melinjo fruit
• 4 pieces of long beans (kacang panjang)
• 50 grams of peanuts (kacang tanah)
• 1 sweet corn (jagung manis)
• 1 chayote (labu siam)
• 1 bunch of melinjo leaves (daun melinjo)
• 3 teaspoons of salt (garam)
• 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning (penyedap rasa)
• 50 grams of palm sugar (gula merah)
• 2 bay leaves (daun salam)
• 1 piece of galangal (lengkuas)
• 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar (gula pasir)
• 1 tablespoon of tamarind (asam jawa)

For the ground spices, prepare:

• 2 red chilies (cabai merah)
• 2 cloves of garlic (bawang putih)
• 4 shallots (bawang merah)
• 1 teaspoon of shrimp paste (terasi)
• 1.5 liters of water

Step 2: Prepare the Vegetables

1. Wash and Cut Vegetables

   • Rinse all vegetables under running water.
   • Chop the long beans into 2-inch pieces.
   • Cut the sweet corn into halves or quarters.
   • Dice the chayote into cubes.
   • Set aside the melinjo leaves.

2. Prepare Ground Spices

   • Blend the red chilies, garlic, shallots, and shrimp paste together until smooth.

Step 3: Cook the Sayur Asem

1. Boil Water

   • In a large pot, bring 1.5 liters of water to a boil.

2. Add Ground Spices

   • Once the water is boiling, add the ground spices into the pot.

3. Add Vegetables and Seasonings

   • Add the melinjo fruit, long beans, peanuts, sweet corn, and chayote.
   • Stir in the salt, seasoning, palm sugar, granulated sugar, and tamarind.
   • Add the bay leaves and galangal.

4. Simmer the Soup

   • Let the soup simmer for about 20-30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
   • Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

5. Add Melinjo Leaves

   • In the last few minutes of cooking, add the melinjo leaves to the pot.

Step 4: Serve and Store

1. Serving

   • Once cooked, serve the Sayur Asem hot with rice or as a side dish.

2. Storage

   • Allow leftovers to cool before transferring to an airtight container.
   • Store in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. This dish can also be frozen for longer preservation.

Conclusion

You have now learned how to make a flavorful Sayur Asem that is not only delicious but also lasts a long time. Enjoy this nutritious soup with rice or as part of a larger meal. Feel free to modify the ingredients based on your preferences or availability. Happy cooking!