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sayur asem

🇮🇩 A dish from Indonesia

sayur asem, a dish from Indonesia
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Sayur asem or sayur asam is an Indonesian vegetable soup. It is a popular Southeast Asian dish originating from Sundanese cuisine, consisting of vegetables in tamarind soup.

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🥘Main ingredientsmixed vegetables, tamarind, peanuts, corn, chili, palm sugar
🔥Cooking methodvegetables simmered in tangy broth
👅Flavour & stylesour, fresh, lightly sweet and spicy
🕒When it’s eatenserved as a soup alongside rice and fried dishes

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Frequently asked questions

Where does sayur asem come from?
sayur asem is a dish that originated in Indonesia.
What is sayur asem?
Sayur asem or sayur asam is an Indonesian vegetable soup. It is a popular Southeast Asian dish originating from Sundanese cuisine, consisting of vegetables in tamarind soup.