Lalap with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 cucumber, cut into sticks 1 cucumber, cut into sticks
• 1 cup cabbage, thinly sliced 1 cup cabbage, thinly sliced
• 10 long beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces 10 long beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 cup roasted peanuts 1 cup roasted peanuts
• 2 red chili peppers, seeds removed and chopped 2 red chili peppers, seeds removed and chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 tablespoon tamarind paste 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
• 1 tablespoon palm sugar or brown sugar 1 tablespoon palm sugar or brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• Salt to taste Salt to taste

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 250 kcal / 1046 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 18g, 3g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 15g, 6g
• Protein: 10g
• Fiber: 5g
• Salt: 0.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Steam the cucumber sticks, cabbage, and long beans for 2-3 minutes until they are slightly tender but still retain their crunchiness. Set aside.
2. 2.
   In a blender or food processor, combine the roasted peanuts, red chili peppers, garlic, tamarind paste, palm sugar, vegetable oil, and a pinch of salt. Blend until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency.
3. 3.
   Transfer the peanut sauce to a serving bowl.
4. 4.
   Arrange the steamed vegetables on a platter and serve with the spicy peanut sauce.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Cucumber — Make sure to cut the cucumber into sticks of similar size to ensure even cooking.
• Long beans — Trim the ends and remove any tough strings before cutting them into 2-inch pieces.
• Roasted peanuts — If you can't find roasted peanuts, you can roast raw peanuts in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 10 minutes until they turn golden brown.

Tips & Tricks

• For an extra kick of heat, add a few slices of bird's eye chili to the peanut sauce.
• If you prefer a sweeter sauce, increase the amount of palm sugar or brown sugar.
• Serve Lalap as an appetizer or as a side dish to accompany your main course.
• Customize the vegetables according to your preference and seasonal availability.
• Leftover peanut sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Serving advice

Serve Lalap with Spicy Peanut Sauce on a platter, allowing guests to help themselves to the crunchy vegetables and dip them into the zesty sauce.

Presentation advice

Arrange the steamed vegetables in a visually appealing manner on the platter, creating a colorful and inviting display. Place the bowl of peanut sauce in the center as the focal point.