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And as for the ladies? Oh, they can't resist flaunting their culinary skills and their family's gourmet prowess. What do I do? Zip it. Arguing with braggers and fools? Not my style - they're not worth the effort, right?
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Vegetarian Asam
Pedas
Ingredients:
For the Asam
Paste (Blend):
Dried red
chilies, as needed
5 shallots
5 garlic cloves
1 inch galangal
½ inch ginger
1 lemongrass
stalk
½ inch fresh turmeric
Other Ingredients:
White tofu,
sliced
French beans,
sliced
¼ cabbage,
sliced
1 tomato,
sliced
1-2 pieces
dried tamarind
1 turmeric
leaf, sliced
A small piece
of palm sugar
Water, as
needed
¼ cup oil
Salt, to taste
Method:
Heat oil in a
pan and fry the blended asam paste until fragrant and the oil begins to
separate.
Pour in water and add the sliced tomato and dried tamarind. Allow it to simmer for a few minutes.
Add the sliced
cabbage, French beans, and tofu to the pan.
Season with
palm sugar and salt, adjusting to taste. Simmer until the vegetables are
tender.
Remove from
heat and stir in the sliced turmeric leaf for a fragrant finish.
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