Pecel

Name: Pecel
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 2 cups peanuts, roasted; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 4 red chilies, sliced; 3 tbsp palm sugar, grated; 4 kaffir lime leaves, minced; 2 tbsp tamarind paste; 1 tsp salt; 1 cup warm water; 1 lb water spinach, chopped; 2 cups mung bean sprouts, trimmed; 1/2 lb yardlong beans, cut 2-inch

Blanched fresh vegetables served with a rich, fragrant peanut sauce infused with lime leaves and palm sugar.

30 minEasyServes 4290 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups peanuts, roasted
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 red chilies, sliced
3 tbsp palm sugar, grated
4 kaffir lime leaves, minced
2 tbsp tamarind paste
1 tsp salt
1 cup warm water
1 lb water spinach, chopped
2 cups mung bean sprouts, trimmed
1/2 lb yardlong beans, cut 2-inch

Instructions

1

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

Blanch 1/2 lb cut 2-inch yardlong beans for 3 minutes, then remove with a slotted spoon.
3

Blanch 1 lb chopped water spinach and 2 cups trimmed mung bean sprouts for 1 minute, drain, and set all vegetables aside to cool.
4

In a blender, combine 2 cups roasted peanuts, 4 minced garlic cloves, 4 sliced red chilies, 3 tbsp grated palm sugar, 4 minced kaffir lime leaves, 2 tbsp tamarind paste, 1 tsp salt, and 1 cup warm water.
5

Blend on high speed until a smooth, thick sauce forms.
6

Arrange cooled vegetables on a platter and pour sauce generously over top before serving.

Questions

How long does Pecel keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Pecel?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, blend in batches rather than overfilling the jar.

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