| Kuluban | |
| Country: | Java, Indonesia |
| Region: | Central Java, Yogyakarta |
| Creator: | Javanese cuisine |
| Course: | Side dish |
| Served: | Mostly served with main course |
| Main Ingredient: | Steamed vegetable salad, shredded coconut dressing |
Kuluban is a traditional[1] salad of Central Java. Kuluban can be consumed on its own as a salad for vegetarian meals or as a side dish. Kuluban is one of ancient Javanese cuisine, as it was mentioned in inscription dated from Medang Mataram era circa 9th century CE.[2]
The vegetables which are usually used in Kuluban are string bean, petai, young jackfruit, orange leaf, bean sprouts, kencur, terasi, shredded young coconut, red pepper, salt, sugar. To acquire crispy texture, most recipes insist on adding kerupuk.