Vegetable Salad(Sayur Pecal)

* Exported from MasterCook Buster *

Vegetable Salad (Sayur Pecal)

Recipe By : www.globalgourmet.com
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :
Categories : Salads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 pound chinese long beans -- cut
into two inch lengths
2 medium potatoes
14 ounces firm tofu
cooking oil -- for deep frying
***DRESSING***
2 tablespoons tamarind pulp
1 cup hot water
5 shallots; walnut-sized
2 fresh red or green
jalapeno chilies -- seeded
1 teaspoon dried shrimp paste; blachan
1/4 cup cold water
2 tablespoons cooking oil
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 cup roasted peanuts -- finely chopped
***ADDITIONS***
3 hard-cooked eggs -- shelled
and cut into quarters
1/4 cup bean sprouts
1 small red bell pepper -- cut
into diamond-shaped pieces
1/4 english cucumber -- quartered
lenghtwise and cut
crosswise into half-inch pieces

1. Cook beans in boiling water until tender-crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Boil
potatoes until tender, then cut into 3/4 inch cubes.

2. Drain tofu; cut into 3/4 inch cubes. Place between paper towels and
gently press out excess water.

3. In a wok, heat oil for deep-frying to 350*. Add tofu and deep-fry,
turning once, until golden on all sides, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from oil
and drain on paper towels.

4. Soak tamarind pulp in hot water for 15 minutes. Mash pulp and separate
fibers and seeds with a fork. Pour into a strainer over a bowl; force the
pulp through and press out liquid. Scrape off pulp on underside of
strainer. Discard seeds and fibers.

5. In a blender, process shallots, chilies, dried shrimp paste, and cold
water until smooth.

cooking: 1.Place a wide frying pan over medium-low heat until hot. Add oil,
swirling to coat sides. Add shallot mixture and cook, stirring, until
fragrant, 6 to 8 minutes. Add brown sugar, soy sauce, and tamarind water;
simmer for 2 minutes. Add peanuts and simmer for 2 minutes longer. Pour
dressing into bowl and let cool.

2. Arrange beans, potatoes, tofu, eggs, bean sprouts, bell pepper, and
cucumber in separate piles on a serving platter. Serve dressing alongside.

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