Indonesian cuisine, Tumis genjer.

Hallo dear steemians.

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) *Tumis genjer*

This vegetable is a type of vegetable that grows in the water, it called Genjer in Indonesia. The taste is little bitter dan sweet, and the texture is crunchy and little watery. ![IMG_20240304_133136.jpg](

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This plant's Latin name is Limnocharis flava. In swamp areas we often encounter it because this plant is a plant in shallow water

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) *Limnocharis flava*

How to process this vegetable is very easy, doesn't need a lot of spices. The most important to process it is, the first step we need to sprinkle salt and pressed the bitter water inside.

For my recipe, i just need shallot, garlic, Chilli, tomato, oyster sauce and for additional we can add shrimp. Cut the ingredients into small pieces and stir fry until the texture get wilted.

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) *Spicy Genjer with shrimp*

To stir fry this vegetable doesn't need much oil and just cook it for 3 minute. If you like shrimp paste, you can add for the aromatic.

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) *Genjer with shrimp paste*

After cook it for 3 minute, we can turn off the stove and serve it for your beloved family.

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