Vegetarian Malaysian Rojak

Dive into the vibrant and refreshing flavors of Vegetarian Malaysian Rojak, a bold and colorful salad that perfectly balances sweet, tangy, and spicy notes. Featuring a medley of fresh fruits and vegetables like cucumber, jicama, pineapple, and green mango, this dish gains irresistible depth with golden-fried tofu, crispy Chinese crullers (youtiao), and savory curd fritters. Tossed in a rich rojak sauce made with tamarind, palm sugar, and chili paste, and finished with a sprinkle of toasted peanuts for crunch, this Malaysian street food classic is transformed into a vegetarian delight. Quick to prepare and bursting with exotic textures, this rojak is perfect as a refreshing salad or a bold side dish to elevate any meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 medium jicama
• 0.5 medium pineapple
• 1 medium green mango
• 200 grams firm tofu
• 100 grams curd fritters
• 1 whole Chinese crullers (youtiao)
• 100 ml rojak sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili paste
• 2 tablespoons palm sugar
• 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
• 50 grams toasted peanuts
• 1 lime's juice lime juice
• 0.5 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the fruits and vegetables: Peel the cucumber, jicama, and green mango. Cut them into thin slices or small cubes. Set them aside in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Prepare the pineapple by removing the skin and eyes. Cut the pineapple into bite-sized pieces and add them to the mixing bowl.

Step 3

Cut the firm tofu into small cubes and pat them dry with paper towels.

Step 4

Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly fry the tofu cubes until golden brown on all sides. Set aside to cool.

Step 5

Cut the Chinese crullers into small pieces and add them to the mixing bowl along with the curd fritters.

Step 6

In a separate small bowl, prepare the rojak sauce by combining the rojak sauce, chili paste, palm sugar, tamarind paste, and lime juice. Mix well until the sugar has dissolved and the ingredients are well incorporated.

Step 7

Pour the sauce over the fruits, vegetables, and fried tofu. Gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 8

Sprinkle the toasted peanuts over the top and give a final toss. Adjust the seasoning with salt according to taste.

Step 9

Transfer the dressed rojak to a serving platter and serve immediately as a refreshing salad or as a side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1703.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1645.1

Total Fat 62.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.0g
Cholesterol 30mg	0%
Sodium 2853.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 247.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.1g	0%
Total Sugars 150.5g
Protein 55.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 633.8mg	0%
Iron 10.5mg	0%
Potassium 2917.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.7%

Protein: 12.5%

Carbs: 55.8%