Betawi Mixed Vegetables (betawi Pecel Betawi)

Betawi Mixed Vegetables, also known as Pecel Betawi, is a traditional dish from the Betawi cuisine of Indonesia. This flavorful and nutritious dish is made with a variety of mixed vegetables and a delicious peanut sauce.

Betawi Mixed Vegetables (betawi Pecel Betawi)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 1 cup water spinach (kangkung)
  • 1 cup chayote, diced
  • 1 cup cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup tofu, fried and cut into cubes
  • 1 cup tempeh, fried and cut into cubes
  • 1 cup boiled potatoes, cut into cubes
  • 1 cup lontong (compressed rice cake), cut into cubes
  • 1 cup peanuts, roasted and ground
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 4 red chilies
  • 2 tablespoons palm sugar
  • 1 teaspoon tamarind paste
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Blanch the green beans, bean sprouts, water spinach, and chayote in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a blender, combine the roasted peanuts, garlic, red chilies, palm sugar, tamarind paste, and salt. Blend into a smooth paste to make the peanut sauce.
  3. Arrange the blanched vegetables, fried tofu, fried tempeh, boiled potatoes, and lontong on a serving plate.
  4. Pour the peanut sauce over the vegetables and serve the Pecel Betawi immediately.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
20g
Protein
10g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Saucepan Blender Serving plate

Tools

Knife Cutting board Blender

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestion: Enjoy the Betawi Mixed Vegetables with steamed rice or as a side dish to accompany a main meal.

Tips & tricks

Tip: Adjust the spiciness of the peanut sauce by adding more or fewer red chilies according to your preference.

Cost

$10