sayur asem
🇮🇩 A dish from Indonesia
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.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | mixed vegetables, tamarind, peanuts, corn, chili, palm sugar |
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| 🔥Cooking method | vegetables simmered in tangy broth |
| 👅Flavour & style | sour, fresh, lightly sweet and spicy |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | served 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.