‘Balik kampung’ egg salad with spicy peanut sauce

Comforting Salad Reminds You of the Good Ol’ Kampung Days

Looking to whip up a simple, tasty, and nutritious salad? Here’s a recipe for an easy, old-fashioned dish made with simple ingredients. It’s topped with a chilli peanut dressing that will bring back memories of "balik kampung".

While the peanuts, eggs, and tofu require a tiny bit of cooking, everything else just needs a good wash and slice.

Ingredients

For the Salad

• 1 large tomato, sliced
• 1 firm tofu
• 3 large eggs
• 1 Japanese cucumber, sliced
• 1 head of romaine or iceberg lettuce

Dressing

• 150g peanuts
• 1/2 cup chilli sauce
• 3 cloves garlic, grated
• 1/4 cup hot water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method

1. Toast the peanuts for 5-7 minutes in a dry pan. You’ll know they are ready when the skin breaks up and you hear popping sounds.
2. Remove from the pan and allow to cool. Once cooled, remove the skin and set aside.
3. Heat 1/2 cup of oil in a pan. Add the tofu and fry until golden brown. Remove from the pan and place on a paper towel to absorb excess oil. Thinly slice the tofu and set aside.
4. Bring a pot of water to a boil and gently add the eggs. Boil for 8-12 minutes, depending on how firm you prefer the yolks to be.
5. Remove the eggs from the hot water and dip into an ice bath to cool and stop the cooking process. Remove the shells, slice the eggs, and set aside.
6. Wash all the vegetables. Separate all the lettuce leaves and slice the tomatoes and cucumbers to about 0.5cm in thickness.
7. Arrange everything on a serving plate. The lettuce goes on first to form a bed that holds the other components. Follow with the sliced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, sliced tofu, and eggs.

Making the Sauce

1. Roughly blend or chop the skinless peanuts and place them into a bowl.
2. Add the chilli, garlic, 1/4 cup water, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Mix well.

That’s it! Serve the salad with the dressing mixed in or on the side.

Conclusion

This comforting salad is a fun and easy dish to make with your family, and is perfect for anyone looking for a simple and delicious meal. The peanut dressing adds a rich and creamy element to the salad, and the combination of textures and flavors is sure to be a hit.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I use different types of nuts instead of peanuts?
  • Yes, you can use other types of nuts like cashews or almonds instead of peanuts.
• Can I adjust the amount of chilli in the dressing?
  • Yes, you can adjust the amount of chilli to your taste. If you prefer a milder dressing, you can start with a smaller amount and add more to taste.