Asinan Sayur (Indonesian salad with peanuts and tamarind)

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5.0

12 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    7 mins

  • Total Time

    7 mins

  • Servings

    3

  • Calories

    378 kcal

  • Course

    Salad

  • Cuisine

    Indonesian

Asinan Sayur (Indonesian salad with peanuts and tamarind)

Asinan Jakarta is a beloved Indonesian salad.This vegan masterpiece showcases napa cabbage, crunchy bean sprouts, julienne-cut carrots, and crisp lettuce, dripping with tamarind dressing and crunchy roasted peanuts and fried shallots. Equipment

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 cups Napa cabbage shredded
  • 2 cups beansprouts
  • 1 cup carrot julienne cut or shredded
  • 2 cups lettuce (my preference is butter head lettuce or Boston Bibb) washed, dried and hand torn
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts crushed
  • 2 bird’s eye red chili (or to taste) minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Dressing:

  • 4 teaspoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons tamarind concentrate
  • 2 tablespoons palm sugar coconut sugar or brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon tamari
  • ¼ cup cup water

Optional Garnishes (the fun stuff):

  • ¼ cup salted peanuts crushed
  • ¼ cup fried shallots
  • cup noodle crackers vegan
  • fresh cilantro leaves
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Instructions

  1. Wash all of the vegetables well. Shred the napa cabbage, wash and dry the bean sprouts, julienne-cut or shred the carrots, tear the lettuce, and dice the cucumber. Set them aside in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add crushed roasted peanuts, and minced bird’s eye chilies (to taste) and massage the vegetables with salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, using the tines of a fork or a small whisk, mix together lime juice, tamarind concentrate, palm sugar (coconut sugar or brown sugar can be substituted), grated ginger, minced garlic tamari, and water. Mix these ingredients well until the sugar is fully dissolved.
  4. Once your dressing is ready, pour it over the prepared vegetables in the mixing bowl. Toss everything gently to ensure that the dressing coats the veggies evenly.
  5. Garnish with crushed roasted salted peanuts, fried shallots, and fresh cilantro leaves.

Notes

  • 🥬 Freshness is Key: Begin with fresh, vibrant veggies. Ensure a thorough wash, dry, and precise slicing to maintain their crispness and natural flavors. No one wants a crunch of sand or dirt, so meticulous washing is a must!
  • 🥬
  • 🥶 Chill for Flavor Brilliance: Refrigerate the salad for a minimum of 20 minutes before dressing. This step elevates the salad's refreshingly crisp texture.
  • 🥶
  • 🌶️🔥Handle Fire with Care: Bird's eye chilies bring fiery heat (which I adore!). Use caution when dealing with them, and wear gloves if your skin is sensitive. Adjust the chili quantity based on your heat tolerance to avoid overwhelming spice. For fellow spice enthusiasts, consider adding pickled green chilies or a hint of shatta sauce to the dressing for an extra kick.
  • 🌶️🔥
  • ⏳ Timing Matters: Serve the salad promptly after it is dressed to avoid soggy sadness.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 378kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Sodium 980mg (41%) Potassium 933mg (27%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 7583IU (152%) Vitamin C 31mg (34%) Calcium 136mg (14%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 378 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 378kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Sodium 980mg 41%
Potassium 933mg 20%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 7583IU 152%
Vitamin C 31mg 34%
Calcium 136mg 14%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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