RUJAK KUWUD - young coconut salad
Rujak kelapa muda, or young coconut salad, is a refreshing and flavorful Indonesian dish made primarily from young coconut flesh and a sweet, spicy, and tangy dressing. Here's a basic recipe to make rujak kelapa muda:
Ingredients:
- Young coconut flesh, grated or thinly sliced
- Cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
- Pineapple, thinly sliced
- Jicama (optional), peeled and thinly sliced
- Mango (optional), peeled and thinly sliced
- Red chili (optional), thinly sliced
- Roasted peanuts, coarsely ground
- Palm sugar or brown sugar
- Tamarind pulp, soaked in warm water and strained to obtain the tamarind juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
- Prepare the young coconut flesh by grating or thinly slicing it. Place it in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the thinly sliced cucumber, pineapple, jicama (if using), mango (if using), and red chili (if using) to the bowl.
- In a separate bowl, prepare the dressing by combining the tamarind juice, palm sugar, and salt. Adjust the sweetness and tanginess according to your taste preferences.
- Pour the dressing over the mixed fruits and young coconut flesh in the large bowl.
- Toss the ingredients together until they are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Sprinkle the coarsely ground roasted peanuts over the salad as a topping.
- Serve the rujak kelapa muda immediately as a refreshing appetizer or snack.
Rujak kelapa muda offers a delightful combination of sweet, tangy, spicy, and savory flavors, making it a popular choice, especially during hot weather. Feel free to adjust the ingredients and seasoning according to your taste preferences. Enjoy your homemade rujak kelapa muda!
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