Nut-Free Malaysian Rojak
Dive into the vibrant world of Asian street food with this irresistible Nut-Free Malaysian Rojak, a refreshing and flavorful fruit and vegetable salad perfect for any occasion. This recipe is a delightful twist on the traditional Malaysian rojak, substituting the usual peanut-based sauce with a nut-free alternative, making it allergen-friendly without compromising on taste. A medley of crisp cucumber, jicama, tangy green apple, juicy pineapple, and crunchy bean sprouts comes together beautifully with savory fried tofu and tender water spinach. The magic lies in the rich, tangy-sweet sauce, infused with tamarind, soy sauce, chili paste, and sesame seeds, creating a symphony of flavors in every bite. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy recipe serves as a refreshing side dish or a light, healthy meal. Perfectly suited for vegan and nut-free diets, Nut-Free Malaysian Rojak brings a taste of Malaysia to your table with minimal prep and maximum flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 medium Jicama
- 2 medium Green apple
- 0.5 large Pineapple
- 200 grams Fried tofu
- 100 grams Bean sprouts
- 50 grams Water spinach
- 150 ml Rojak sauce (nut-free)
- 2 tablespoons Tamarind paste
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons Chili paste
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
1. Wash and peel the cucumber, jicama, and pineapple. Core the green apples.
2. Slice the cucumber, jicama, green apples, and pineapple into bite-sized pieces.
3. Cut the fried tofu into small cubes and set aside.
4. Rinse the bean sprouts and water spinach under cold running water. Drain well.
5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumber, jicama, green apple, pineapple, tofu, bean sprouts, and water spinach.
6. In a separate bowl, prepare the nut-free rojak sauce by mixing the rojak sauce, tamarind paste, sugar, soy sauce, chili paste, sesame seeds, and salt until well combined.
7. Pour the prepared sauce over the mixed salad ingredients in the large bowl.
8. Using clean hands or salad tongs, gently toss the ingredients until they are evenly coated with the sauce.
9. Transfer the dressed salad onto a serving platter.
10. Garnish with additional sesame seeds if desired and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1670 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.2 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3362 mg | 146% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 295.7 g | 108% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.9 g | 153% | |
| Total Sugars | 204.6 g | ||
| Protein | 47.0 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1004 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 15.2 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 2941 mg | 63% | |
*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.
