Rujak

Rujak is a traditional fruit salad originating from Java. It's also very popular in Singapore and Malaysia. There are many variations throughout the country, but the most popular type is rujak buah or fruit rujak, consisting of fresh seasonal fruits with a sour or bland flavor served with a spicy and sweet dressing containing palm sugar. The dressing usually also contains water, fried peanuts, tamarind paste, and hot chili peppers. Rujak salads are mostly vegetarian, but in some cases the dressing might include prawn paste. Some of the fruit used for rujak include Java apples, unripe mangoes, papaya, pineapple, and kedondong (June plums). Interestingly, rujak is one of the oldest dishes in Java. It's sold in restaurants, and most commonly at street carts. Most people eat rujak during the hottest hours of the day, and because there are many versions of the dish, the ingredients can be sliced, grated, or mashed.