Authentic Recipe From Master Chef

Sure! Here's a simplified and authentic Ketoprak recipe that you can make with easy-to-find ingredients from your local market: Ingredients: 200g rice vermicelli noodles 100g bean sprouts 2 hard-boiled eggs, cut into halves 1 cucumber, thinly sliced 1 small bunch of lettuce or cabbage, shredded 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 tablespoons sweet soy sauce (kecap manis) 1 tablespoon tamarind paste dissolved in 2 tablespoons of water 1 tablespoon peanut butter 1 teaspoon chili paste (sambal oelek), or to taste 1 tablespoon fried shallots (bawang goreng) for garnish 1 tablespoon chopped peanuts for garnish Lime wedges for serving Instructions: Prepare the Rice Vermicelli Noodles: Cook the rice vermicelli noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside. Blanch the Bean Sprouts: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the bean sprouts and blanch them for about 1 minute. Drain and set aside. Prepare the Peanut Sauce: In a small saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add the sweet soy sauce (kecap manis), tamarind water, peanut butter, and chili paste to the saucepan. Stir well to combine all the ingredients. Let the sauce simmer on low heat for about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens slightly. If the sauce is too thick, you can add a little water to reach your desired consistency. Assemble the Ketoprak: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice vermicelli noodles, blanched bean sprouts, shredded lettuce or cabbage, and sliced cucumber. Toss everything together. Serve the Ketoprak: Transfer the noodle and vegetable mixture to individual serving plates. Pour a generous amount of the peanut sauce over each plate. Garnish with fried shallots and chopped peanuts. Place the hard-boiled egg halves on the side. Serve the Ketoprak with lime wedges on the side, so diners can add a squeeze of lime juice according to their taste. Enjoy your delicious and authentic Ketoprak, just like the one served in Jakarta, Indonesia!