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Rujak Uleg

A traditional Indonesian fresh fruit salad dressed in a sweet, tangy, and spicy ground palm sugar sauce.

20 minEasyServes 4210 cal/serving

IndonesianSaladNo-CookVeganVegetarianHigh FiberHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 2 bird's eye chilies, sliced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup palm sugar, chopped
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts
  • 2 tbsp tamarind paste
  • 2 tbsp warm water
  • 1 cup jicama, sliced
  • 1 cup cucumber, sliced
  • 1 cup unripe green mango, sliced
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple, cubed

Instructions

  1. 1

    Grind 2 sliced bird's eye chilies and 1/2 tsp salt together in a mortar until smooth.

  2. 2

    Add 1/2 cup chopped palm sugar and 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, grinding until a coarse paste forms.

  3. 3

    Stir in 2 tbsp tamarind paste and 2 tbsp warm water to loosen the dressing.

  4. 4

    Add 1 cup sliced jicama, 1 cup sliced cucumber, 1 cup sliced unripe green mango, and 1 cup cubed fresh pineapple directly to the sauce.

  5. 5

    Toss all ingredients gently to coat thoroughly before serving.

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Questions

What can I use instead of tamarind in Rujak Uleg?

The entry for Rujak Uleg calls for 2 tbsp tamarind paste. In its place: Equal parts lime juice and brown sugar give the same sour-sweet effect. Pomegranate molasses also works where you have it.

Can I make Rujak Uleg less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Rujak Uleg comes from 2 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.

Does Rujak Uleg contain peanuts?

Yes: 1/4 cup roasted peanuts. The full allergen list for this entry is peanuts. 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 calories are in Rujak Uleg?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 210 calories, with 4 g protein, 40 g carbohydrate and 6 g fat, plus 5 g fiber and 320 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Rujak Uleg?

Water seeps out of the cucumber as the salad sits, so keep the dressing apart and toss Rujak Uleg just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. Store the peanuts at room temperature so it stays crisp. It does not freeze.

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