Indonesian Chinese Style Nopalitos Salad

Ingredients

In this Indonesian Chinese adaptation of the original Mexican Ensalada de Nopalitos, we incorporate Indonesian Chinese flavors and ingredients to create a unique fusion dish. The original recipe is transformed by using soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and lime juice in the dressing, which infuses the nopalitos with a savory and tangy taste. Additionally, we add toasted sesame seeds and crispy fried shallots for an extra crunch and aromatic element. We alse have the original recipe for Ensalada de nopalitos, so you can check it out.

• 2 cups (300g) nopalitos, cleaned and diced 2 cups (300g) nopalitos, cleaned and diced
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 carrot, julienned 1 carrot, julienned
• 1 cup (100g) shredded cabbage 1 cup (100g) shredded cabbage
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons crispy fried shallots 2 tablespoons crispy fried shallots
• For the dressing: For the dressing:
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 120 kcal / 502 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 6g, 1g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 14g, 6g
• Protein: 4g
• Fiber: 5g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a bowl, combine the diced nopalitos, sliced bell pepper, julienned carrot, and shredded cabbage.
2. 2.
   In a separate small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, lime juice, grated ginger, minced garlic, and vegetable oil to make the dressing.
3. 3.
   Pour the dressing over the nopalitos and vegetables, and toss well to coat.
4. 4.
   Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds and crispy fried shallots over the salad.
5. 5.
   Serve immediately and enjoy!

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Nopalitos — Make sure to clean the nopalitos thoroughly by removing any thorns and rinsing them under cold water. You can also blanch them briefly in boiling water to soften them before dicing.

Tips & Tricks

• For added heat, you can add a dash of chili sauce or sprinkle some crushed red pepper flakes over the salad.
• If you can't find nopalitos, you can substitute them with thinly sliced cucumber for a similar crunch.
• To make the salad more substantial, you can add cooked and cooled rice noodles or grilled tofu.

Serving advice

Serve the Indonesian Chinese Style Nopalitos Salad as a refreshing appetizer or as a side dish to accompany your favorite Indonesian Chinese main course. It pairs well with dishes such as Nasi Goreng or Sweet and Sour Chicken.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, arrange the salad on a large platter and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and additional crispy fried shallots. The vibrant colors of the vegetables will make the dish visually appealing.