World Flavors Cookbook

Rojak

Name: Rojak
Cook time: 5 min
Cuisine: Singapore
Ingredients: Pineapple, cucumber, jicama, green mango, and rose apple (shredded/cubed) You tiao (dough fritters) and tau pok (tofu puffs), toasted Sauce: 3 tbsp prawn paste (hae ko), 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp tamarind juice, 1 tbsp chili paste, 1 tbsp lime juice Garnish: Crushed toasted peanuts, ginger flower (bunga kantan)

A traditional fruit and vegetable salad tossed in a thick, sweet, and pungent prawn paste dressing.

Cuisine: Singapore

Ingredients

Pineapple, cucumber, jicama, green mango, and rose apple (shredded/cubed) You tiao (dough fritters) and tau pok (tofu puffs), toasted Sauce: 3 tbsp prawn paste (hae ko), 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp tamarind juice, 1 tbsp chili paste, 1 tbsp lime juice Garnish: Crushed toasted peanuts, ginger flower (bunga kantan)

Instructions

1. Whisk the sauce ingredients in a large bowl until smooth. 2. Add the fruits and vegetables. 3. Add the toasted you tiao and tau pok pieces. 4. Toss everything together until evenly coated. 5. Sprinkle with a generous amount of crushed peanuts and finely chopped ginger flower. 6. Serve immediately so the fritters stay crunchy.