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Rujak Serut (Indonesian Sweet Potato Salad)
This Rujak Serut has a vibrant and tangy, just barely spicy dressing dripping through a lovely sea of tart green mango, sweet potato, and crisp jicama. It gets a pop of color and flavor from fresh mint, cilantro, and pomegranate seeds. You are gonna love having this classic Indonesian shredded fruit salad in your recipe arsenal!
Prep Time
7 mins
Total Time
7 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 196 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Indonesian
Ingredients
- 1 cup Jicama peeled and julienne cut
- 1 cup sweet potato peeled and julienne cut, or grated
- 1 cup green mango peeled and julienne cut
- 1 cup pineapple skinned and diced small
- ½ cup pomegranate seeds (optional)
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons tamarind concentrate
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon palm sugar coconut sugar, or brown sugar
- 3 bird’s eye chilies thinly sliced
- ½ teaspoon salt
Optional Garnishes:
- mint leaves
- cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Combine the julienned or grated jicama, sweet potato, green mango, diced pineapple, and optional pomegranate seeds in a large bowl to create the salad.
- Prepare the dressing in a separate bowl by mixing tamarind concentrate, lime juice, palm sugar, coconut sugar, brown sugar, thinly sliced bird’s eye chilies, and salt. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to ensure an even coating.
- If desired, garnish with mint leaves and cilantro leaves.
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Notes
- 🔪 Meticulous Cuts Mastery:
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- Craft perfect juliennes or grated veggies for a consistent salad. A mandolin works wonders, but wield it with care – safety first!
- 💃 Effective Dressing
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- Be thorough in mixing the dressing in. If you have firm pineapples, a gentle hand massage helps the dressing absorb more effectively.
Nutrition Information
Calories
196kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Sodium
431mg
(18%)
Potassium
649mg
(19%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Vitamin A
7360IU
(147%)
Vitamin C
125mg
(139%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 196
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 196kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 431mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 649mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 7360IU | 147% |
| Vitamin C | 125mg | 139% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.