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Nutritional Values
250kcal
6gProtein
20gCarbs
18gFat
6gFibre
200 gServing
* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.
Jukut Urab
How to order / say it
Say it
Jukut Urab — [Joo-koot Ooh-rahb]
Order
I'd like to order Jukut Urab, please.
Locally
Saya ingin memesan Jukut Urab, tolong.
Say locally
A Balinese vegetable salad with spiced coconut.
Why try it?
Jukut Urab is a common offering in traditional Balinese ceremonies and showcases seasonal ingredients.
How it tastes
The coconut-based dressing offers a spicy and aromatic note to the blanched vegetables, creating a fragrant and zesty experience.
Origin & History — first documented: 1850
Believed to have originated around the 19th century, Jukut Urab was traditionally prepared for family gatherings and communal feasts.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥕 100 g spinach
- 60 g coconut
- 🧂 15 g chili
- 🧄 30 g shallots
- 🌿 5 g lime leaves
- 🧂 5 g salt
Method
- 1 Blanch spinach quickly in boiling water and drain.
- 2 Mix grated coconut with chili, shallots, lime leaves, and salt.
- 3 Combine the spice mixture with spinach and toss until well coated.
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