Asinan Selada

Name: Asinan Selada
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 4 cups romaine lettuce, shredded; 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced; 1 cup firm fried tofu, cubed; 1 cup bean sprouts, rinsed; 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, ground; 2 red bird eye chillies, minced; 2 tbsp palm sugar, grated; 2 tbsp white vinegar; 1/4 cup warm water; 1/2 tsp salt

A crisp salad featuring fresh lettuce, bean sprouts, and fried tofu dressed in a sweet, tangy, and spicy peanut dressing.

15 minEasyServes 4210 cal/serving

IndonesianSaladNo-CookVegetarianVeganLow CarbGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

4 cups romaine lettuce, shredded
1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
1 cup firm fried tofu, cubed
1 cup bean sprouts, rinsed
1/4 cup roasted peanuts, ground
2 red bird eye chillies, minced
2 tbsp palm sugar, grated
2 tbsp white vinegar
1/4 cup warm water
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1

In a bowl, whisk together 2 minced red bird eye chillies, 2 tbsp grated palm sugar, 2 tbsp white vinegar, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 cup ground roasted peanuts, and 1/4 cup warm water until smooth.
2

Arrange 4 cups shredded romaine lettuce, 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber, 1 cup rinsed bean sprouts, and 1 cup cubed firm fried tofu in a large serving dish.
3

Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss lightly before serving.

Questions

How long does Asinan Selada keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Asinan Selada?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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