Rojak
A mixed fruit and vegetable salad tossed in a thick, dark, sweet and spicy shrimp paste (hae ko) dressing, topped with crushed peanuts. Includes jicama, cucumber, pineapple, fried dough fritters, and tofu.
Difficulty
medium
Prep Time
20 min
Ingredients
- jicama
- cucumber
- pineapple
- green mango
- fried dough fritters
- tofu puffs
- prawn paste
- sugar
- chili
- peanuts
- lime
Variations
- rojak buah
- rojak mamak
- rojak pasembur
- rojak petis
Did You Know
The word 'rojak' has entered Malaysian slang to mean 'mixed' or 'eclectic' — reflecting Malaysia's multicultural society. It perfectly captures the dish's nature of bringing diverse ingredients together.
Nutrition Facts
1 plate (250g)
% Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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