Hojiak White Rojak - A Refreshing Twist @ Lee Soon Kopitiam [Khatib, Yishun]

Singaporeans are no stranger to the word "rojak" - a type of salad that supposedly can only be found in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. 

Unlike their Western counterparts, rojak in this region has never been known to be a healthy dish and the main culprit is actually a signature black-colored dressing made from hae ko (prawn paste); an item rumored to be carcinogenic.

But, i am going to introduce a slightly healthier version; the white rojak from this stall near Khatib MRT station! 

At first glance, most people would not have noticed anything amiss since most of the ingredients remained the same as the typical black rojak. Even if you probe further, the likely comment might run along the line like "colour seems paler, like not so fresh hor".

The truth was definitely further than that! Other ingredients aside (dough fritters were crunchy, cucumbers were cold and fresh etc), what i specifically liked from this white rojak were that the light-colored sauce wasn't as heavy and as strong tasting as the darker version yet came attached with a lingering subtle fragrance!

Wonder why the sauce was so light? Sour plum paste was the secret (it wasn't much of a secret anyway since she told me loud and clear in front of other customers)! 

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Location

Block 848, Yishun St 81, 

Lee Soon Food Court

Opening Hours

12.30pm to 11.30pm

Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hojiak-Rojak/250124028487

Price

Minimum S$2.50. Separate charges for century egg and cuttlefish!