Sayur Asem
A light, tangy tamarind soup full of sweetcorn, green beans and squash. Fresh and sharp.
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.79 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large pan. Fry the shallots, garlic and chilli for 3 minutes until soft.
3 min - 2
Add the water, salt and tamarind and sugar. Bring to the boil.
- 3
Add the corn, squash and peanuts. Simmer for 12 minutes.
12 min - 4
Add the green beans and tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes more, until just tender.
5 min - 5
Taste and add salt, more tamarind for sourness or more sugar for sweetness. Serve with rice.
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