Rojak

Name: Rojak
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Malaysian
Ingredients: 6 tbsp natural peanut butter; 4 tbsp tamarind paste; 1 tbsp sambal oelek or chili paste; 2 tbsp palm sugar or brown sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1 cucumber, cut into batons; 1 green mango, cut into batons; 2 cups fresh pineapple, cut into chunks; 1 turnip, cut into batons; 1 cup fresh bean sprouts; 4 tbsp cucumber sauce (optional)

Malaysian mixed fruit and vegetable salad with a rich, savory peanut sauce. Sweet, spicy, tangy, and absolutely addictive, this is Malaysia's favorite street food salad.

25 minEasyServes 4240 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 tbsp natural peanut butter
4 tbsp tamarind paste
1 tbsp sambal oelek or chili paste
2 tbsp palm sugar or brown sugar
1/2 cup water
1 cucumber, cut into batons
1 green mango, cut into batons
2 cups fresh pineapple, cut into chunks
1 turnip, cut into batons
1 cup fresh bean sprouts
4 tbsp cucumber sauce (optional)

Instructions

1

Make the peanut sauce: whisk 6 tbsp natural peanut butter, 4 tbsp tamarind paste, 1 tbsp sambal oelek or chili paste, and 2 tbsp palm sugar or brown sugar in a bowl. Slowly add 1/2 cup water until you reach a drizzlable sauce consistency.
2

In a large bowl, combine 1 cut into batons cucumber, 1 cut into batons green mango, 2 cups cut into chunks fresh pineapple, 1 cut into batons turnip, and 1 cup fresh bean sprouts.
3

Pour the peanut sauce over the vegetables and gently toss to coat.
4

If using, drizzle with 4 tbsp cucumber sauce (optional) for extra cooling effect.
5

Serve immediately as a refreshing salad.

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What is Rojak?

Malaysian mixed fruit and vegetable salad with a rich, savory peanut sauce. Sweet, spicy, tangy, and absolutely addictive, this is Malaysia's favorite street food salad. This reference files it under Malaysian salad: made without cooking, rated easy and about 25 minutes start to finish.

What can I use instead of sambal oelek in Rojak?

The entry for Rojak calls for 1 tbsp sambal oelek or chili paste. In its place: Sriracha or any plain chili-garlic sauce works, measure for measure. Crushed red pepper flakes soaked in a little vinegar also do the job.

Is Rojak spicy?

Yes, it is properly hot. The heat in Rojak comes from 1 tbsp sambal oelek or chili paste. For a milder plate, start with half the chili paste and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Does Rojak contain peanuts?

Yes: 6 tbsp natural peanut butter. The full allergen list for this entry is peanuts. Where the peanuts are a garnish, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds give the same crunch. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Rojak?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 240 calories, with 8 g protein, 28 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat, plus 5 g fiber and 680 mg sodium.

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