Rujak Buah (Javanese Fruit Salad with Palm Sugar Dressing)

Ingredients

• 1 cup mango
• 1 cup papaya
• 1/2 cup jicama
• 1/2 cup cucumber
• 2 tbsp palm sugar (gula jawa)
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp fish sauce(optional)
• 1/4 cup toasted peanuts
• 1/4 tsp chili powder or finely chopped chili(optional)
• 1/8 tsp salt(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the fruit: peel and cut mango, papaya, jicama, and cucumber into bite-size pieces; place in a mixing bowl.

2. 2

   Make the dressing: in a small bowl, stir together palm sugar, lime juice, and (if using) fish sauce, chili, and a pinch of salt until the sugar is mostly dissolved.

3. 3

   Toss: pour the dressing over the fruit and toss gently to coat.

4. 4

   Finish: top with toasted peanuts and serve immediately.