Lotek

Name: Lotek
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1 cup roasted unsalted peanuts; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 2 red chilies, sliced; 1 tsp aromatic ginger, sliced; 2 tbsp palm sugar, grated; 1 tbsp tamarind paste; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 cup warm water; 2 cups spinach, trimmed; 2 cups cabbage, shredded; 1 cup long beans, chopped; 1 cup bean sprouts, rinsed

A classic Sundanese cooked vegetable salad dressed in a rich, sweet and spicy aromatic peanut sauce.

30 minMediumServes 4340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup roasted unsalted peanuts
2 garlic cloves, peeled
2 red chilies, sliced
1 tsp aromatic ginger, sliced
2 tbsp palm sugar, grated
1 tbsp tamarind paste
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup warm water
2 cups spinach, trimmed
2 cups cabbage, shredded
1 cup long beans, chopped
1 cup bean sprouts, rinsed

Instructions

1

Bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat.
2

Blanch 1 cup chopped long beans and 2 cups shredded cabbage for 2 minutes, then add 2 cups trimmed spinach and 1 cup rinsed bean sprouts for 30 seconds before draining and setting aside.
3

In a mortar or food processor, grind 2 peeled garlic cloves, 2 sliced red chilies, 1 tsp sliced aromatic ginger, 1/2 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp grated palm sugar into a smooth paste.
4

Add 1 cup roasted unsalted peanuts to the paste and crush finely.
5

Stir in 1 tbsp tamarind paste and 1/2 cup warm water to form a thick, smooth sauce.
6

Toss the blanched vegetables into the sauce until thoroughly coated, then serve immediately.

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Questions

Why blanch first in Lotek?

The quick boil in step 2 sets the color and takes off the raw edge. If the step follows it with cold water, that is to stop the cooking at once so the vegetables stay bright and crisp.

Do I need any special equipment for Lotek?

Beyond a knife and a board, the method uses a food processor (step 3) and a mortar and pestle (step 3). If you do not have one, a sharp knife and patience, or a blender in short pulses, stands in for the food processor.

What can I use instead of tamarind in Lotek?

The entry for Lotek calls for 1 tbsp tamarind paste. In its place: Equal parts lime juice and brown sugar give the same sour-sweet effect. Pomegranate molasses also works where you have it.

How hot is Lotek?

Moderately. The heat in Lotek comes from 2 red chilies, sliced. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the chilies, or use half; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Does Lotek contain peanuts?

Yes: 1 cup roasted unsalted peanuts. The full allergen list for this entry is peanuts. Where the peanuts are a garnish, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds give the same crunch. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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