RUJAK CINGUR


 

Rujak Cingur is a traditional Indonesian salad from East Java, particularly Surabaya. It's a unique combination of fresh fruits and vegetables with beef snout (cingur) served with a spicy peanut sauce. Here's a recipe for making Rujak Cingur:

Ingredients:

For the Salad:

  • 200g beef snout (cingur), boiled and thinly sliced
  • 1 cucumber, peeled and julienned
  • 1 green mango, peeled and julienned
  • 1 raw mango, peeled and julienned
  • 1 small pineapple, peeled and julienned
  • 1 firm papaya, peeled and julienned
  • 1 green apple, julienned
  • 1 bengkoang (jicama), peeled and julienned
  • 1 handful of bean sprouts (tauge)
  • 1 handful of water spinach (kangkung), blanched
  • 1 handful of basil leaves (kemangi)

For the Peanut Sauce:

  • 200g roasted peanuts, finely ground
  • 3-4 red chili peppers, deseeded (adjust to taste)
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 shallots
  • 1 teaspoon tamarind paste, dissolved in 2 tablespoons of warm water
  • 2 tablespoons palm sugar (or brown sugar)
  • Salt to taste
  • Water, as needed

Optional Garnishes:

  • Krupuk (Indonesian crackers)
  • Fried shallots
  • Lime wedges

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Peanut Sauce:

    • In a blender or food processor, combine the roasted peanuts, red chili peppers, garlic, shallots, tamarind paste, palm sugar, and a pinch of salt. Blend until you get a smooth paste. Add water gradually as needed to achieve the desired consistency. The sauce should be thick but pourable. Adjust seasoning to taste.

  2. Prepare the Salad Ingredients:

    • Prepare all the fruits and vegetables as indicated in the ingredient list. Arrange them on a serving platter along with the sliced beef snout (cingur), blanched water spinach, bean sprouts, and basil leaves.

  3. Serve:

    • Drizzle the peanut sauce over the prepared salad or serve it on the side in a separate bowl.
    • Garnish the Rujak Cingur with krupuk (Indonesian crackers) and fried shallots if desired.
    • Serve immediately, accompanied by lime wedges for an extra burst of freshness.

  4. Mixing and Eating:

    • To eat Rujak Cingur, mix all the ingredients together thoroughly, ensuring that each bite is coated with the delicious peanut sauce. Enjoy the contrasting flavors and textures of the fruits, vegetables, and beef snout!

Rujak Cingur is a delightful dish that offers a harmonious blend of sweet, sour, spicy, and savory flavors. It's perfect for serving as an appetizer or as a refreshing main dish on a hot day.

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