Spicy Fruit Salad (Rujak)

Ingredients & spices :

1 chayote, peeled
1 Granny Smith apple, cored
2 cucumbers peeled and cut in half lengthwise
1 raw mango
1 orange, peeled and divided into sections
1 yam bean, peeled and cut into slices
you can also add any fruits you like

1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/4 tsp. shrimp paste
3 tbsp. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. tamarind, dis­solved in 1 tbsp. warm water
1 14 oz. can diced pineapple, Drained

How to prepare :

Coarsely chop chayote, apple, cucumbers, mango, and orange sections.

In a large bowl, combine crushed red pepper, shrimp paste, brown sugar, salt, and tamarind to make a paste.

Add chayote, apple, cucumber, mango, orange, and pineapple to the bowl, and stir well to combine. Serve at room temperature.

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