Rujak Bulung

Name: Rujak Bulung
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh sea lettuce seaweed, rinsed; 1/2 lb tuna steak, chopped; 3 cups water; 1 tbsp fresh galangal, grated; 1 tsp salt; 4 red bird's eye chilies, sliced; 1 tsp shrimp paste, toasted; 2 tbsp lime juice; 1/4 cup grated coconut, toasted; 1/4 cup fried soybeans

A traditional Balinese fresh seaweed salad served in a warm, savory fish broth infused with galangal, chilies, and toasted grated coconut.

35 minMediumServes 4180 cal/serving

IndonesianSaladStovetopPescatarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1 lb fresh sea lettuce seaweed, rinsed
1/2 lb tuna steak, chopped
3 cups water
1 tbsp fresh galangal, grated
1 tsp salt
4 red bird's eye chilies, sliced
1 tsp shrimp paste, toasted
2 tbsp lime juice
1/4 cup grated coconut, toasted
1/4 cup fried soybeans

Instructions

1

In a pot, simmer 3 cups water with 1/2 lb chopped tuna steak, 1 tbsp grated fresh galangal, and 1 tsp salt for 10 minutes.
2

Strain the fish broth into a bowl and discard the solids.
3

Blanch 1 lb rinsed fresh sea lettuce seaweed in boiling water for 30 seconds, drain, and place in serving dishes.
4

Grind 4 sliced red bird's eye chilies and 1 tsp toasted shrimp paste together, then stir into the hot broth with 2 tbsp lime juice.
5

Pour the spicy broth over 1 lb rinsed fresh sea lettuce seaweed.
6

Top with 1/4 cup toasted grated coconut and 1/4 cup fried soybeans.

Questions

How long does Rujak Bulung 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 Rujak Bulung?

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. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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