Rujak Manis (green Papaya Salad)
Rujak Manis is a traditional Sundanese fruit salad that combines the sweetness of ripe fruits with a tangy, spicy dressing. This version features green papaya as the star ingredient, creating a refreshing and flavorful dish.
Ingredients
- 1 small green papaya, julienned
- 1 cucumber, julienned
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, crushed
- 1/4 cup tamarind paste
- 3 tablespoons palm sugar
- 2 red chilies, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon shrimp paste (optional)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the green papaya, cucumber, bean sprouts, and crushed peanuts.
- In a separate bowl, mix the tamarind paste, palm sugar, red chilies, shrimp paste (if using), and salt to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Let the salad marinate for 10 minutes before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 0 minutes
- Total time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking method
- No cooking required
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 35g
- Fiber
- 5g
- Protein
- 2g
- Fat
- 1g
Supplies
Large mixing bowl Small bowl
Tools
Knife Cutting board Vegetable peeler
Serving suggestions
Serve the Rujak Manis as a side dish to grilled meats or enjoy it as a light and refreshing snack on a hot day.
Tips & tricks
For a spicier kick, add more red chilies to the dressing. Adjust the sweetness and tanginess by varying the amount of palm sugar and tamarind paste.
Cost
$5