From West Nusa TenggaraSambal & Condiments
Plecing Kangkung (Lombok Water Spinach with Sambal)
Plecing Kangkung Lombok
Lombok water spinach with crunchy stems, briefly boiled and topped with spicy tomato shrimp-paste sambal. The partner of ayam taliwang.
- Time
- 20 min
- Serves
- 4 people
- Origin
- West Nusa Tenggara
- Type
- Sambal & Condiments
Ingredients
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Sambal
How to Make
Boil the water spinach briefly until wilted but still green, then rinse in cold water.
Blanch the bean sprouts in hot water.
Grind the chillies, shrimp paste, salt and sugar, then add the tomatoes and grind coarsely.
Add calamansi juice.
Arrange the vegetables, pour over the sambal and sprinkle with peanuts.
Kitchen tip
Plunge the water spinach into ice water after boiling to keep it green and crunchy.
Questions
Where does Plecing Kangkung (Lombok Water Spinach with Sambal) come from?
Plecing Kangkung Lombok is a traditional dish from West Nusa Tenggara (capital: Mataram), in the Bali & Nusa Tenggara region of Indonesia.
How long does Plecing Kangkung (Lombok Water Spinach with Sambal) take to make?
It takes about 20 min in total to make 4 servings, including preparation.
What is the secret to a good Plecing Kangkung (Lombok Water Spinach with Sambal)?
Plunge the water spinach into ice water after boiling to keep it green and crunchy.