Rojak Buah (Fruit Salad with Shrimp Paste Dressing)

Ingredients

• 1 Cucumber
• 1 cup Pineapple
• 1 Green Mango
• 1 cup Jicama (Sengkuang)
• 1 cup Rose Apple (Jambu Air)
• 2 tbsp Shrimp Paste (Heh Ko)
• 1 tbsp Tamarind Paste
• 2 tbsp Palm Sugar
• 1 tbsp Lime Juice
• 2 tbsp Water
• 2 Chili Padi (Bird's Eye Chili)
• 1 tbsp Roasted Sesame Seeds
• 1 cup Fried Crullers (Youtiao)

Instructions

1. 1In a small saucepan, combine the 2 tbsp shrimp paste, 1 tbsp tamarind paste, 2 tbsp palm sugar, 1 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp water, and 2 chopped chili padi. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until the 2 tbsp palm sugar is completely dissolved and the dressing is smooth. This should take about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and let the dressing cool completely.
2. 2Prepare the fruits and vegetables: Wash and cut the 1 cucumber into 1/2-inch cubes. Peel and cut the 1 green mango into 1/2-inch cubes. Cut the 1 cup pineapple into 1/2-inch cubes. Peel and cut the 1 cup jicama into 1/2-inch cubes. Wash and trim the ends of the 1 cup rose apple, then cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
3. 3If using, cut the 1 cup fried crullers into bite-sized pieces.
4. 4In a large bowl, combine the prepared 1 cucumber, 1 cup pineapple, 1 green mango, 1 cup jicama, 1 cup rose apple, and 1 cup fried crullers.
5. 5Pour the cooled dressing over the fruit and jicama mixture. Toss everything together gently but thoroughly to ensure all pieces are coated with the dressing.
6. 6Sprinkle the 1 tbsp roasted sesame seeds over the salad.
7. 7Serve the Rojak Buah immediately.

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