Rojak Tofu

A came across a 'Rojak Tofu' recipe in a local magazine and I got tempted to make one for him. I can't remember if he ever had a vegetarian rojak before. But the recipe in the magazine calls for a ready made paste. So, I called my lovely sister-in-law, Chandra for rescue. I recall her making rojak once and she's also used to modifying recipes for her brother. With a little change, this is what I came up with:

INGREDIENTS

• Firm Tofu, fried until golden brown - 2
• Bean sprouts, blanched - 100g
• Cucumber, coarsely sliced - 100g

Kuah Rojak (Sauce)

• Chili paste - 2 tbsp
• Turmeric paste - 1/2 tsp
• Brown sugar - 1 tbsp
• Peanut, roasted and coarsely pounded - 1/2 cup
• Marie biscuit / crackers, crushed - 3 pcs
• Vegetable seasoning powder - 1 tsp (optional)
• Salt - to taste

METHOD

1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok and add the chili paste.
2. Wait till the oil separates and add the turmeric paste, brown sugar, pounded peanut, and salt. Let it boil.
3. Taste to see if its cooked and no raw taste of chili paste.
4. Then add the crushed marie biscuits or crackers and let it come to boil. Make sure the paste is not too thick.
5. In a bowl, mix fried tofu, bean sprouts and cucumber.
6. Spoon in the sauce and toss well.

Thanks Chan! Your brother really enjoyed it.