Khao Kluk Jay with Sweet Soy Tofu
25 min · 8 steps
Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps
About this dish
The vegetarian side of Bangkok's shrimp paste fried rice, built instead on fermented soybean paste and topped with sticky caramelised tofu and a tart shredded mango salad.
Allergy Info
Gluten, Eggs, Soya
Diet Info
Vegetarian
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- Garlic cloves4
- Shallotsthinly sliced, divided3
- Green mangopeeled and shredded1
- Bird's Eye Chilliesthinly sliced3
- Limescut into wedges2
- Cucumbersliced1
Dairy & Eggs
- Eggsbeaten, for the omelette2
Plant Proteins
- Firm tofucut into 2cm cubes200 g
Dried Goods
- Jasmine ricecooked and cooled400 g
- Palm sugargrated20 g
Oils & Condiments
- Fermented soybean paste2 tbsp
- Dark soy sauce1 tbsp
- Vegetable Oildivided3 tbsp
- Light soy sauce1 tbsp
Utensils
- Mortar and pestle
- Wok
- Frying pan
- Chopping board
- Sharp knife
Method
Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a small frying pan and fry the tofu cubes for 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden.
Add the palm sugar and dark soy sauce to the tofu and toss for 2 minutes until sticky and caramelised, then set aside.
Pour the beaten eggs into a lightly oiled frying pan over medium heat and cook for 3 minutes until set into a thin omelette, then roll up and slice into thin strips.
Using a mortar and pestle, pound the fermented soybean paste with the garlic and half the shallots to a paste.
Heat the remaining oil in a wok over medium-high heat and fry the paste for 2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the cooked rice and light soy sauce and stir-fry for 5 minutes until every grain is coated and heated through.
Divide the rice between four plates and top with the sticky tofu, omelette strips, remaining shallots and chillies.
Serve with the shredded green mango, cucumber and lime wedges on the side.