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Rujak Bulung

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

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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. 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. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 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. 5

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

  6. 6

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

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Questions

What is Rujak Bulung?

A traditional Balinese fresh seaweed salad served in a warm, savory fish broth infused with galangal, chilies, and toasted grated coconut. This reference files it under Indonesian salad: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 35 minutes start to finish.

Why blanch first in Rujak Bulung?

Step 3 reads: "Blanch 1 lb rinsed fresh sea lettuce seaweed in boiling water for 30 seconds, drain, and place in serving dishes." The quick boil in step 3 sets the color and takes off the raw edge. If the step follows it with cold water, that is to stop the cooking at once so the vegetables stay bright and crisp.

What can I use instead of shrimp paste in Rujak Bulung?

The entry for Rujak Bulung calls for 1 tsp shrimp paste, toasted. In its place: Fish sauce, or a mashed anchovy fillet, at about the same volume. For vegetarian cooking, use a dark miso.

Is Rujak Bulung spicy?

Yes, it is properly hot. The heat in Rujak Bulung comes from 4 red bird's eye chilies, sliced. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the chilies, or use half; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Rujak Bulung keto-friendly?

A serving of Rujak Bulung carries 14 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 70 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 14 percent.

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