Holiday Ayo - Rujak bulung is one of the culinary specialties of Bali . Unlike rujak in general which uses fruit, rujak bulung is made from seaweed.

This unique rujak delicacy is popular among local tourists and foreign tourists. Rujak bulung offers a chewy sensation from the texture of seaweed combined with the spicy and savory pindang seasoning.

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Quoted from a book entitled "Balinese Traditional Culinary" (2017) by Luh Putu Wrasiati et al, bulung in Balinese means seaweed . However, the type of seaweed used to make this Balinese rujak is not arbitrary.

Boni type Bulung can be used to make rujak bulung. Boni has a shape resembling a bright green twig.

Uniquely, rujak bulung is served with pindang sauce, grated coconut, grated galangal, and mashed rujak seasoning. The rujak bulung seasoning is very simple, consisting only of salt, sugar, chili peppers, and shrimp paste.

Meanwhile, the pindang sauce that is poured on does not have a fishy smell at all and instead tastes savory and delicious. The first time they see this very simple dish of rujak bulung, it is not uncommon for tourists to have doubts about its taste.

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The combination of sweet and spicy rujak seasoning, savory pindang sauce, and the chewy texture of bulung boni makes many people addicted. The strong scent of bamboo shoots may sting your nose, especially if the bamboo shoots used are really fresh.

But don't worry, the presence of grated coconut and galangal can overcome the aroma of bulung boni, making it even more delicious. It's no wonder that rujak bulung is one of the culinary delights that many tourists seek when visiting Bali.

Besides being delicious and having a chewy texture, boni type bamboo shoots also contain healthy fiber. Boni bamboo shoots also have special features because they contain antioxidants and are efficacious for removing toxins from the body.

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In fact, rujak bulung is also believed to have the benefit of preventing osteoporosis, premature aging, high blood pressure, and cancer. Even though it has many benefits, you should not overdo it in consuming this Balinese culinary .

Rujak bulung can be found easily in traditional Balinese markets. This Balinese rujak is priced quite cheap, starting from IDR 8,000 per portion.