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Lotek: Sundanese Vegetable Salad with Peanut Sauce

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Sundanese salad of blanched vegetables in thick, spicy peanut sauce.

🗺️ Origin: Indonesia⏱ Time: 30 mins👥 Servings: 4 servings📊 Difficulty: Medium
📋 Recipe
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Tested by NusantaraEats Kitchen·Last updated: 29 June 2026

📑 In This Guide

🛒 Ingredients👨‍🍳 Instructions FAQ

💡 Did You Know?

This authentic recipe has been passed down through generations, preserving the rich flavors of Indonesian cuisine.

🛒 Ingredients

  • 150 g bean sprouts
  • 150 g water spinach
  • 100 g long beans, cut
  • 100 g cabbage, shredded
  • 1 boiled egg
  • Cracker (crackers)
  • Peanut sauce: 200 g roasted peanuts, 5 red chilies, 3 garlic cloves, 2 tbsp sweet soy sauce, 1 tbsp lime juice, salt, water

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Blanch all vegetables briefly. Drain and cool.
  2. Grind peanuts, chilies, and garlic into thick paste.
  3. Add sweet soy sauce, lime juice, salt, and water.
  4. Arrange vegetables on plate.
  5. Pour peanut sauce generously.
  6. Top with sliced boiled egg and crackers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lotek: Sundanese Vegetable Salad with Peanut Sauce?

Sundanese salad of blanched vegetables in thick, spicy peanut sauce.

Where does Lotek: Sundanese Vegetable Salad with Peanut Sauce come from?

Lotek: Sundanese Vegetable Salad with Peanut Sauce originates from Indonesia. It is a beloved traditional dish that has been passed down through generations of Indonesian cooks.

Is Lotek: Sundanese Vegetable Salad with Peanut Sauce difficult to make?

Lotek: Sundanese Vegetable Salad with Peanut Sauce requires moderate cooking skills. While the steps are clear, some techniques need practice.

How can I adjust the spiciness of Lotek: Sundanese Vegetable Salad with Peanut Sauce?

The spiciness can be easily adjusted by modifying the amount of chili peppers. For milder versions, reduce or omit the bird's eye chilies (cabe rawit).

How do I store leftover Lotek: Sundanese Vegetable Salad with Peanut Sauce?

Store leftover Lotek: Sundanese Vegetable Salad with Peanut Sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. The flavors actually improve overnight as the spices continue to meld.

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This recipe has been carefully researched, tested, and documented to preserve authentic Indonesian culinary traditions. Sources include traditional cookbooks, regional culinary experts, and cultural heritage references from Indonesia.

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