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Recipe
Lalap with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Indonesian Delight: Crunchy Lalap with Zesty Peanut Sauce
4.4 out of 5
Indonesian Lalap is a traditional dish that showcases the vibrant flavors of Indonesian cuisine. This recipe combines fresh and crunchy vegetables with a tangy and spicy peanut sauce, creating a delightful and healthy appetizer.
Metadata
Preparation time
15 minutes
Cooking time
5 minutes
Total time
20 minutes
Yields
4 servings
Preparation difficulty
Easy
Suitable for
Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Low-carb
Allergens
Peanuts
Not suitable for
Nut-free, Paleo, Keto, High-protein, Low-fat
Ingredients
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1 cucumber, cut into sticks 1 cucumber, cut into sticks
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1 cup cabbage, thinly sliced 1 cup cabbage, thinly sliced
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10 long beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces 10 long beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
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1 cup roasted peanuts 1 cup roasted peanuts
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2 red chili peppers, seeds removed and chopped 2 red chili peppers, seeds removed and chopped
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2 cloves of garlic 2 cloves of garlic
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1 tablespoon tamarind paste 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
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1 tablespoon palm sugar or brown sugar 1 tablespoon palm sugar or brown sugar
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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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
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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.
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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.
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3.Transfer the peanut sauce to a serving bowl.
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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.
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