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Bumbu Rujak

Cultural Context

Bumbu Rujak is a traditional Indonesian sauce used for rujak, a popular fruit salad that combines sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors. It reflects Indonesia's rich culinary heritage, where diverse ingredients are harmoniously blended. Often enjoyed as a refreshing snack or appetizer, rujak is a staple in Indonesian street food culture, with variations across regions. Today, Bumbu Rujak has gained popularity beyond Indonesia, inspiring similar fruit salads in other countries.

IndonesianIDother
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 stalks lemongrass
4-6 chili peppers
4 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon ginger
3 tablespoons tamarind paste
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons palm sugar

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

tamarind paste

🥗Healthier: fresh tamarind

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Fresh tamarind provides a more vibrant flavor.

palm sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar offers a similar sweetness with a lower glycemic index.

chili peppers

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: sriracha sauce

Sriracha adds heat without needing fresh chilies.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: cashews

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and lower in cost.

1

Slice and chop the lemongrass, chili peppers, garlic, and ginger.

2

Blend the sliced ingredients with tamarind, salt, and palm sugar until smooth.

3

Stir-fry the blended mixture in hot cooking oil to release its aroma before adding the main ingredient.

Cooking Techniques

blendingmixing

Equipment Needed

blendermixing bowlmeasuring spoons

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganplant-basedgluten-freesoy-freenut-free

Allergens

peanuts

Also Known As

Rujak SauceIndonesian Fruit Salad Sauce

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