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JI HU ENG CHAI

Name: Ji Hu Eng Chai
Ingredients: Processed cuttlefish, water spinach (kangkung), prawn paste (hae ko), sweet sauce, crushed peanuts, sesame seeds, chili paste.

Also known as: Sotong Kangkung, Cuttlefish Spinach Salad

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The Story

A Penang hawker specialty featuring blanched water spinach (kangkung) and processed cuttlefish topped with a sweet prawn paste sauce.

Flavor Profile

Sweet, savory, and slightly spicy with a nutty crunch. The cuttlefish is chewy while the kangkung provides a fresh crispness.

Key Ingredients

Processed cuttlefish, water spinach (kangkung), prawn paste (hae ko), sweet sauce, crushed peanuts, sesame seeds, chili paste.

Did You Know?

The sauce is similar to Rojak sauce but sweeter. Ji Hu" is Hokkien for Cuttlefish, "Eng Chai" is Spinach."

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Average Price

RM 15 - 25

Per serving

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