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Trancam is a traditional salad from Java, Indonesia made from fresh vegetables such as cucumber, basil, long beans, and white cabbage, which are cut into pieces and mixed with green, serve with half of lemon in a rustic bowl top view
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Traditional Indonesian Trancam Salad

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Traditional Indonesian Trancam salad with cucumber, cabbage, basil, and coconut. A fresh plant-forward dish with vibrant flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Indonesian
Calories: 103
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cucumber sliced
  • 1 cup white cabbage shredded
  • 1/2 cup long beans sliced thin
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1 green chili finely sliced
  • 2 tablespoons grated coconut
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Place cucumber, cabbage, and long beans in a large bowl.
  2. Add fresh basil leaves.
  3. Add sliced green chili.
  4. Sprinkle grated coconut over the vegetables.
  5. Drizzle with lime juice and olive oil.
  6. Season with salt and black pepper.
  7. Toss gently to combine.
  8. Let sit for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
  9. Transfer to a serving bowl.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 103kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 45mgPotassium: 201mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg

Notes

• Slice vegetables thin for best texture
• Adjust chili to preferred spice level
• Use fresh grated coconut for traditional flavor

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