Bogor Asinan, A Refreshing Indonesian Salad

Bogor Asinan, A Refreshing Indonesian Salad

PersatuanindoNEWS.com - Bogor Asinan is a popular Indonesian salad known for its unique blend of flavors and textures. This refreshing dish combines various fresh vegetables, fruits, and a tangy sauce to create a delightful culinary experience. Here's how you can make your own Bogor Asinan at home.

Ingredients:

- 350 grams of bean sprouts, roots removed

- 300 grams of carrot, thinly sliced into matchstick shapes

- 30 grams of peanuts, fried and crushed for garnish

- 200 grams of pineapple, thinly sliced and soaked in saltwater and vinegar

- 200 grams of jicama, diced

- 100 grams of semi-ripe papaya, sliced

- 200 grams of pickled mustard greens, thinly sliced

- Crispy noodle crackers, as desired

For the Sauce:

- 5 red chili peppers, ground into a paste

- 3 tablespoons of dried shrimp (ebi), roasted and ground

- 1/8 teaspoon of roasted shrimp paste (terasi)

- 3 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice

- 2 tablespoons of vinegar

- 50 grams of granulated sugar

- 1 teaspoon of salt

- 500 ml of water

Instructions:

  • Prepare the sauce by grinding the red chili peppers, roasted shrimp paste, salt, dried shrimp, and sugar into a smooth paste. Add lemon juice and water to the mixture. Bring the sauce to a boil in a saucepan and then set it aside.
  • Clean and prepare all the vegetables and fruits. Rinse the cabbage, pickled mustard greens, papaya, bean sprouts, and other ingredients thoroughly. Place them in a large bowl.
  • Pour the prepared sauce over the vegetables and fruits in the bowl. Mix well to ensure that the sauce is evenly distributed.
  • Garnish the Bogor Asinan with crushed peanuts and crispy noodle crackers.
  • Serve the Bogor Asinan chilled and enjoy this delightful Indonesian salad as an appetizer or a light meal.

Bogor Asinan is a perfect balance of flavors, combining the freshness of the vegetables and fruits with the tanginess of the sauce. It is a popular street food in Indonesia, particularly in Bogor, where it originated. The combination of textures and the harmony of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors make Bogor Asinan a favorite among locals and tourists alike. So, why not try making this delicious and healthy salad in your own kitchen?

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