Urab Sayur

Name: Urab Sayur
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 2 cups unsweetened grated coconut, grated; 4 cups spinach leaves, trimmed; 2 cups mung bean sprouts, rinsed; 1 cup green beans, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 red chili peppers, minced; 4 kaffir lime leaves, thinly sliced; 1 tbsp palm sugar, grated; 1/2 tsp salt

A traditional vegetable salad tossed with warm, spiced grated coconut dressing. Fresh greens and crisp bean sprouts provide a satisfying crunch.

30 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups unsweetened grated coconut, grated
4 cups spinach leaves, trimmed
2 cups mung bean sprouts, rinsed
1 cup green beans, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 red chili peppers, minced
4 kaffir lime leaves, thinly sliced
1 tbsp palm sugar, grated
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1

In a bowl, mix 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 minced red chili peppers, 4 thinly sliced kaffir lime leaves, 1 tbsp grated palm sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt into a paste.
2

Combine the spice paste with 2 cups grated unsweetened grated coconut and sauté in a skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes until warm and fragrant.
3

Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch 1 cup chopped green beans for 2 minutes, then add 4 cups trimmed spinach leaves and 2 cups rinsed mung bean sprouts for 30 seconds.
4

Drain the vegetables, plunge them in ice water, squeeze out excess liquid, and toss thoroughly with the spiced coconut mixture.

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Questions

Why blanch first in Urab Sayur?

The quick boil in step 3 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.

Is there a substitute for makrut lime leaves in Urab Sayur?

The entry for Urab Sayur calls for 4 kaffir lime leaves, thinly sliced. In its place: Use the zest of one lime for every two leaves, added near the end of cooking.

Can I make Urab Sayur less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Urab Sayur comes from 2 red chili peppers, minced. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the chilis, or use half; nothing else in the method changes.

Is Urab Sayur keto-friendly?

A serving of Urab Sayur carries 16 g of carbohydrate, 6 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 80 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 16 percent.

Can I freeze Urab Sayur?

It is not a good candidate. Once dressed, the spinach will wilt within hours, so keep the dressing apart and toss Urab Sayur just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

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