delicious tamarind vegetables

Vegetable Tamarind Soup (Sayur Asem) is indeed one of the popular and delicious dishes in Indonesian cuisine. The fresh and sour taste from the mix of ingredients makes it a refreshing choice. Here is the basic recipe to make Vegetable Tamarind Soup:
Ingredients:
200 grams of yardlong beans, cut into pieces
100 grams of boiled and shredded melinjo
1 piece of sweet corn, cut into pieces
2 pieces of chayote squash, cut into cubes
2 bay leaves
2 kaffir lime leaves
2 stalks of lemongrass, bruised
3 red chilies, thinly sliced (according to taste)
2 liters of water
2 tablespoons of grated palm sugar
Salt to taste
Ground Spices:
4 candlenuts, roasted
3 large red chilies
4 shallots
3 cloves of garlic
1 teaspoon shrimp paste (terasi)
Cooking Steps:
Sauté the Ground Spices: Sauté the ground spices with a little oil until fragrant.
Boil the Vegetables: Put water into a pot, boil the vegetables (yardlong beans, melinjo, corn, and chayote squash) along with bay leaves, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, and sliced red chilies.
Add the Spices: When the vegetables are halfway cooked, add the sautéed spices to the pot. Stir well.
Add Palm Sugar and Salt: Put in grated palm sugar and salt according to taste. Stir again and let the vegetables cook thoroughly.
Add Red Chilies (Optional): If you want the Vegetable Tamarind Soup to be spicier, add sliced red chilies and cook briefly until the chilies are done.
Adjust the Taste: Taste and adjust the flavor by adding more sugar, salt, or chilies according to your preference.
Serve: Remove the Vegetable Tamarind Soup from heat and serve it in bowls. It can be served with steamed white rice.
Enjoy making and savoring the delicious Vegetable Tamarind Soup! You can also adjust the ingredients and spices to suit your personal preferences.