• Using a mortar and pestle, blend the kencur, red onions and salt. Then add the brown sugar and blend until smooth.

• To the mortar, add the peanuts and blend until smooth, adding a little of the tamarind water or hot water at a time. Blend until you achieve a smooth paste. 

• Transfer the blended paste to a medium sized bowl and set aside

If you don't have a mortar and pestle, you can use a food processor and blend all the ingredients until smooth.

• Wash the vegetables thoroughly.

• Cut the cucumber into 4 quarters, then into slices of about 1cm thickness and set aside.

• Chop the cabbage into strips of about ½ cm thickness and set aside.

• Chop up the long beans into ½ cm thick pieces and set aside.

• Put all the vegetables in a mixing bowl and pour the Karedok dressing into the bowl.

• Add the bean sprouts and mix well to combine.

In addition to the vegetables above, you can add basil or lettuce.