ROEDJAK (SPICYSWEET FRUIT SALAD)

Fruit salad with a spicy dressing? It may seem like a strange combination but this really works. Deliciously juicy, crunchy and refreshing, it looks splendid served in coconut halves or lettuce leaves, and you can easily use other fruits such as mango, lychee, pear and orange.

½ pineapple

2 golden kiwifruit

1 apple

4 radishes

2 Lebanese cucumbers

1 long red chilli

2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts Lime wedges for squeezing Dressing:

2 tablespoons grated palm sugar 2 tablespoons ketjap manis (Indonesian sweet

soy sauce)*

1 tablespoon tamarind paste*

2 teaspoons sambal oelek (Indonesian chilli

paste)*

Pinch of salt

1-2 tablespoons water

Finely slice and dice the fruits and vegetables and combine in a bowl.

Cut the chilli into thin rings and set aside for garnish.

Place all the dressing ingredients except water in a bowl and whisk until sugar has dissolved. Add 1-2 tablespoons water to get the right consistency – it should be quite thick so it coats the salad.

Add the dressing to the bowl of prepared fruit and vegetables and toss gently to combine. Served salad topped with peanuts, chilli and lime wedges. Serves 2-4

* Can be found in Asian food stores and some supermarkets.