Rujak Cingur is a traditional Indonesian salad dish originating from East Java, especially Surabaya. It is a unique and flavorful mix of boiled vegetables, fruits, and slices of cingur—which means cow’s nose or snout. The dish combines ingredients like water spinach, bean sprouts, cucumbers, pineapple, mango, and tofu with the chewy, tender cingur slices.

What sets Rujak Cingur apart is its distinctive sauce made from fermented shrimp paste (petis), ground peanuts, palm sugar, garlic, chili, and tamarind, creating a rich, savory, sweet, and slightly spicy dressing. The ingredients are tossed together and often topped with fried shallots and crushed peanuts for added texture.

Rujak Cingur offers a complex flavor profile with a balance of sweet, spicy, sour, and umami tastes, making it a beloved culinary specialty in East Java.