Rujak Cingur: Surabaya's Iconic Mixed Fruit Salad
Surabaya's famous fruit salad featuring a bold peanut-shrimp paste dressing, crunchy vegetables, and the signature cow snout (cingur) that gives the dish its name.
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This authentic recipe has been passed down through generations, preserving the rich flavors of Indonesian cuisine.
🛒 Ingredients
- 200 g cow snout (cingur), boiled until tender and sliced
- 1 cucumber, cut into strips
- 1 green mango, sliced
- 200 g young pineapple, sliced
- 100 g bean sprouts, blanched
- 100 g water spinach (water spinach), blanched and cut
- 2 boiled potatoes, cubed
- 2 boiled sweet potatoes, cubed
- Rujak dressing: 200 g roasted peanuts, 3 tbsp shrimp paste (petis), 2 tbsp palm sugar, 1 tsp tamarind, 100 ml warm water, 5 red chilies
- Fried shallots for garnish
- compressed rice cake (compressed rice) for serving
👨🍳 Instructions
- Prepare the rujak dressing: grind peanuts until coarse. Mix with shrimp paste, palm sugar, tamarind dissolved in warm water, and ground chilies. Stir until smooth.
- Boil cow snout until very tender, about 1.5 hours. Slice into thin strips.
- Prepare all vegetables and fruits: slice cucumber, mango, pineapple. Blanch bean sprouts and water spinach. Cube potatoes and sweet potatoes.
- Arrange all ingredients on a large plate or bowl.
- Pour the rujak dressing generously over everything.
- Toss gently to coat all ingredients with the dressing.
- Garnish with fried shallots and serve with compressed rice cake.
❓Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rujak Cingur: Surabaya's Iconic Mixed Fruit Salad?
Surabaya's famous fruit salad featuring a bold peanut-shrimp paste dressing, crunchy vegetables, and the signature cow snout (cingur) that gives the dish its name.
Where does Rujak Cingur: Surabaya's Iconic Mixed Fruit Salad come from?
Rujak Cingur: Surabaya's Iconic Mixed Fruit Salad originates from Indonesia. It is a beloved traditional dish that has been passed down through generations of Indonesian cooks.
Is Rujak Cingur: Surabaya's Iconic Mixed Fruit Salad difficult to make?
Rujak Cingur: Surabaya's Iconic Mixed Fruit Salad requires moderate cooking skills. While the steps are clear, some techniques need practice.
How can I adjust the spiciness of Rujak Cingur: Surabaya's Iconic Mixed Fruit Salad?
The spiciness can be easily adjusted by modifying the amount of chili peppers. For milder versions, reduce or omit the bird's eye chilies (cabe rawit).
How do I store leftover Rujak Cingur: Surabaya's Iconic Mixed Fruit Salad?
Store leftover Rujak Cingur: Surabaya's Iconic Mixed Fruit Salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. The flavors actually improve overnight as the spices continue to meld.
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This recipe has been carefully researched, tested, and documented to preserve authentic Indonesian culinary traditions. Sources include traditional cookbooks, regional culinary experts, and cultural heritage references from Indonesia.