Rujak Asam Sunti

Rujak Asam Sunti is a traditional dish from Aceh, Indonesia. It combines a mix of fruits or vegetables with a tangy, sour, and spicy dressing made from asam sunti, a key ingredient in Acehnese cuisine. Asam sunti is a type of dried, fermented bilimbi fruit that is sun-dried until it becomes dark and shriveled. This ingredient gives the dish its characteristic sour taste.

The dressing is often made with a combination of asam sunti, chili, palm sugar, salt, and sometimes shrimp paste. The fresh fruits and vegetables typically used in rujak can include unripe mangoes, jicama, cucumber, and more, depending on local preferences. The balance of sour, sweet, and spicy flavors makes Rujak Asam Sunti a refreshing and vibrant dish, perfect for hot weather.