Krecek (better with the wet kind, because it is still fresh), cut in small pieces according to taste • cowpeas (Kacang tolo), soak 3-4 hours and then boiled until soft • cayenne peppers, only discard the stalks without cutting - leave whole • petai bean/stink bean (if desired), peeled then split in 2 or 4 • bay leaves • lime leaves • lemongrass, use white part and crush • galangal, crushed • brown sugar, shaved • tamarind, dissolved in a little water • coconut milk (from ½ coconut) • salt (to taste) •