kangkung brambang asem (instagram.com/dapur.yella)
Kale is one of the vegetables that can be found in many watery areas in Asia, including Indonesia. In Indonesia, many side dishes of rice are made from kale.
Like this typical Solo food, kangkung brambang tamarind. The spicy taste is really unique because there is a surprise sour taste, you know.
You don't need to linger, if you are interested, just try the following brambang tamarind kale recipe. Sour and spicy make the sensation of eating more enjoyable!
1. Prepare the materials needed
illustration of kale (pexels.com/Laudia Tysara)Materials:
- 2 bunches of kale
- 12 shallots
- 7 red bird's eye chilies
- 30 grams of shrimp paste
- 30 grams of brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons of tamarind
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon mushroom stock
2. Slice the kale first
illustration of slicing kale (pexels.com/Kristina Snowasp)Slice the kale into 2 parts. Then, slice the kale according to taste. As a result, clean the kale with running water.
While cleaning with water, don't forget to check whether there are pests in the middle of the kale stem or not. Usually there are caterpillars or pests that are still attached. Make sure the end result of kale is really clean, okay!
3. Boil the kale for 2 minutes
illustration of boiling water before adding kale (pixabay.com/music4life)Meanwhile, bring the water to a boil. When it's boiling, add the kale and boil for 2 minutes until the kale is slightly wilted. After 2 minutes have passed, immediately remove and drain. Transfer it into the available container.
It doesn't take too long, this kale will be more delicious served with a color that is still fresh green. The crunchy texture makes you addicted, you know.
4. Grind the tamarind brambang seasoning until smooth
illustration of grinding ground spices (masakapahariini.com)Bake the shrimp paste until cooked and a few black spots appear. To shorten the time, you can use shrimp paste that has been sold cooked.
Then, grind the shrimp paste together with the cayenne pepper, salt, mushroom broth, and the rest of the ingredients. Stir until well blended and looks like chili sauce.
5. Finally, brambang tamarind kangkung is ready to be served
brambang sour kangkung (instagram.com/isti_adiswabawa) Don't forget to correct the taste of the brambang tamarind seasoning, maybe it still lacks seasoning. If it feels right, mix it with the kale that was previously boiled.
Without waiting a long time, you can immediately eat with Brambang Asem Kale. To make it more delicious, you can add additional side dishes of crackers and fried salted fish.
If you make the brambang tamarind kale recipe earlier, it's guaranteed to go crazy eating rice! It's suitable as a menu to increase your appetite today, you know.
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