Asam Rebus (Okra Sour Soup)

Ingredients

• 3 large or 5 medium shallots
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 large or 2 medium fresh red chillies
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup tamarind juice (1 tbsp paste diluted with water)
• 3 cups small okras (or halved if too large)
• 1 small tomato (quartered)
• 1 large green chilli (optional, sliced)
• 1/2 tsp salt (to taste)

Instructions

1. 1

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2. 2

   Add shallots, garlic & red chillies into a mortar & pestle or blender, process into a course paste

3. 3

   Add paste into a pot, add water, salt tamarind juice & bring to a boil

4. 4

   Add okra & bring to a boil

5. 5

   Add tomato & green chili, taste to adjust seasoning, cook for 1 min then remove from heat

6. 6

   Serve hot with side dishes of choice