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Asinan Selada

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

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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. 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. 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. 3

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

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Questions

What is Asinan Selada?

A crisp salad featuring fresh lettuce, bean sprouts, and fried tofu dressed in a sweet, tangy, and spicy peanut dressing. This reference files it under Indonesian salad: made without cooking, rated easy and about 15 minutes start to finish.

Is there a substitute for palm sugar in Asinan Selada?

The entry for Asinan Selada calls for 2 tbsp palm sugar, grated. In its place: Dark or light brown sugar works, measure for measure.

Can I use a different firmness of tofu instead of tofu in Asinan Selada?

Go firmer, not softer. Extra-firm stands in for firm anywhere; anything softer breaks up when it is fried or stirred. Press it for 15 minutes either way. As written, the entry for Asinan Selada uses 1 cup firm fried tofu, cubed.

Does Asinan Selada contain peanuts?

Yes: 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, ground. The full allergen list for this entry is peanuts and soy. Where the peanuts are a garnish, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds give the same crunch. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many carbs are in Asinan Selada?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 20 g of carbohydrate in about 210 calories, with 7 g protein and 12 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 380 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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