Sayur Asem (Indonesian Tamarind Vegetable Soup)

Sayur Asem is a light, refreshing Indonesian soup known for its tangy tamarind broth and mix of vegetables. It’s clean and nourishing, with a gentle sourness balanced by natural sweetness perfect alongside rice or as a warming bowl on its own.

This is Let’s Veg comfort with Southeast Asian soul.

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Sayur Asem (Indonesian Tamarind Vegetable Soup)

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Sayur asem Indonesian vegetable soup made with tamarind and fresh vegetables. A light Let’s Veg recipe perfect for comforting, plant-forward meals.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Course: Soup

Cuisine: Indonesian

Calories: 61

Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 6 cups water
• 2 tbsp tamarind paste or to taste
• 1 small onion sliced
• 2 cloves garlic lightly crushed
• 1 cup cabbage chopped
• 1 cup long beans or green beans cut into pieces
• 1 cup corn kernels or 1 ear corn cut into chunks
• 1 small carrot sliced
• 1 tomato quartered
• 1 tsp sugar palm sugar or brown sugar preferred
• Salt to taste
• Optional Add-Ins
• Zucchini or chayote
• Peanuts
• Galangal or bay leaf

Equipment

5 Quart Pot

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Cooking Instructions

 

1. Bring water to a boil in a pot.
2. Add onion and garlic; simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Stir in tamarind paste, sugar, and salt.
4. Add corn and carrot; simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Add green beans and cabbage; cook 8-10 minutes until vegetables are tender.
6. Add tomato and cook 2-3 minutes more.
7. Taste and adjust sourness, salt, or sweetness.
8. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 61kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gTrans Fat: 0.002gSodium: 29mgPotassium: 269mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2054IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Soup should taste lightly sour and refreshing

Tamarind strength varies adjust gradually

Best served fresh

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