Pecel — Javanese Veg & Peanut Sauce
Blanched vegetables tossed in a spiced peanut sauce, served with crispy krupuk. Ready in 15 minutes—bright, nutty, and deeply satisfying.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 11g
Ingredients
- 2 cups cabbage, chopped
- 1 cup green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 medium carrots, sliced into thin rounds
- ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ whole lime (juiced)
- 1 tbsp gochujang or sriracha
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and carrots, cook 4 minutes until just tender.
- 2
Add cabbage to the pot, stir, and cook 2 minutes more until all vegetables are tender-crisp.
- 3
Drain vegetables in a colander, shaking gently to remove excess water.
- 4
Whisk peanut butter, lime juice, gochujang, 3 tbsp warm water, and a pinch of salt until smooth and pourable.
- 5
Toss warm vegetables with peanut sauce until evenly coated.
- 6
Divide into bowls and serve immediately with krupuk on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- colander
- whisk
- bowl
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