Jukut Urab

Mix Vegetables with Grated Coconut

Although mixed vegetables are used in this version of Urab, it is possible to make it with 400 g (14 oz) of just one of the vegetables listed; spinach can also be used.

Ingredients:

• 100 g (3 ½ oz) blanched cabbage
• 100 g (3 ½ oz) spinach, blanched
• 100 g (3 ½ oz) long beans, cut in 2.5 cm (1 in) pieces, blanched
• 100 g (3 ½ oz) beansprouts, blanched
• 1 large red chili, sliced
• 1 tablespoon grated coconut
• 2 tablespoon fried shallots

Dressing:

• 2 tablespoon fried shallots
• 2 tablespoons sliced garlic cloves
• 1 large red chili, seeded and sliced
• 2 teaspoon fried bird's-eye chilies
• 3 fragrant lime leaves, very finely sliced
• 4 cm (1 ½ in) kencur, peeled and chopped
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon crushed black pepper
• ½ teaspoon white sugar
• 1 tablespoon oil
• salt, pepper and lime juice to taste

Directions:

Cut cabbage into pieces about 2.5 cm by 1 cm (1 in by ½ in). Mix all vegetables, chili, grated coconut and fried shallots in salad bowl and mix well.

For the dressing, combine all ingredients and mix well in separate bowl. Mix the dressing thoroughly with the vegetables, season to taste with salt, pepper and lime juice. Serve at room temperature.

Helpful hint: If you are using fresh coconut, you will need to discard any leftovers as the coconut will turn sour within a few hours.