Introduction
Rujak is a traditional Indonesian salad made from a mixture of fruits and vegetables, usually served with a spicy-sweet dressing. The dressing, known as bumbu rujak, is the key component in making rujak. Most bumbu rujak recipes contain peanuts, but for those who have allergies or simply don't like peanuts, this recipe for bumbu rujak manis tanpa kacang (sweet rujak dressing without peanuts) is a great alternative.
Ingredients
To make this bumbu rujak manis tanpa kacang, you will need the following ingredients:
- 2 shallots
- 1 clove of garlic
- 4 red chilies
- 2 bird's eye chilies (optional)
- 1 tsp shrimp paste
- 1 tsp tamarind paste
- 2 tbsp palm sugar
- 1 tbsp sweet soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
Follow these steps to make the bumbu rujak manis tanpa kacang:
- Peel and chop the shallots and garlic.
- Remove the stems from the red chilies and chop them into small pieces. If you like your rujak dressing to be spicier, you can leave the seeds in the chilies. For an extra kick, add the bird's eye chilies.
- Using a mortar and pestle or a food processor, grind the shallots, garlic, and chilies together into a paste.
- Add the shrimp paste, tamarind paste, palm sugar, sweet soy sauce, and salt to the paste and mix well.
- Add the water to the mixture and stir until the sugar has dissolved.
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste. You can add more sugar if you prefer a sweeter dressing, or more salt if you prefer it saltier.
- The bumbu rujak manis tanpa kacang is now ready to be served with your favorite fruits and vegetables.
Nutrition
This bumbu rujak manis tanpa kacang recipe makes approximately 1 cup of dressing, with each serving size being 2 tablespoons. Each serving contains approximately:
- Calories: 58
- Total fat: 0g
- Saturated fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 156mg
- Total carbohydrate: 14g
- Dietary fiber: 0g
- Total sugars: 12g
- Protein: 1g
Variations
This bumbu rujak manis tanpa kacang recipe is a basic recipe that you can adjust to your liking. Here are some variations you can try:
- Replace the palm sugar with honey or maple syrup for a healthier option.
- Replace the sweet soy sauce with regular soy sauce and add more sugar to make it sweeter.
- Add lime juice or vinegar to make it tangier.
- Add ginger or lemongrass for an extra flavor kick.
Conclusion
This bumbu rujak manis tanpa kacang recipe is a great alternative for those who can't eat peanuts or simply don't like them. It's easy to make and can be adjusted to your liking. Serve it with your favorite fruits and vegetables for a healthy and delicious snack or meal.
