Indonesian Spicy Peanut Salad Perfection (pecel Perfection)

Indonesian Spicy Peanut Salad Perfection (Pecel Perfection) is a traditional Indonesian dish that combines the richness of peanuts with the heat of chili peppers, creating a flavorful and satisfying salad.

Indonesian Spicy Peanut Salad Perfection (pecel Perfection)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup roasted peanuts
  • 4 shallots
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 4-6 red chili peppers
  • 2 tablespoons palm sugar
  • 1 teaspoon tamarind paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups mixed vegetables (cabbage, bean sprouts, spinach, water spinach, or cucumber)

Instructions

  1. Grind the roasted peanuts into a fine powder and set aside.
  2. Blend shallots, garlic, and red chili peppers into a smooth paste.
  3. Heat the paste in a pan, add palm sugar, tamarind paste, and salt, and cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Arrange the mixed vegetables on a serving plate and pour the spicy peanut sauce over them.
  5. Serve the Pecel Perfection immediately and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

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

Supplies

Serving plate Blender Pan

Tools

Grinder Cutting board Knife

Serving suggestions

Serve the Pecel Perfection with steamed rice or as a side dish to grilled meats.

Tips & tricks

For a milder version, reduce the number of red chili peppers in the spicy peanut sauce.

Cost

$10