• Allow tofu to drain. Cut into 1½ in x ¾ in x ½ in pieces. Pan fry with 1 tablespoon oil for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden brown. You can also deep fry tofu pieces, if preferred.
• Scald bean sprouts in simmering (not boiling) water for 10 seconds. Drain.
• Boil eggs for 10 to 12 minutes. Peel and cut into ¼ inch slices.
  

Spiced Sweet Potato Dressing

• Peel and cube sweet potato. Place in a small saucepan with 1½ cups (360ml) water and boil over medium heat for about 7 minutes until tender. Do not drain. Transfer to blender cup.
• Add shallots, garlic, ginger, red chilies, dried chilies, and roasted peanuts to the blender cup. Blend until smooth. Transfer blended ingredients to a medium saucepan.
  
• Rinse asam jawa and place in a small bowl. Add hot water and mash with a spoon to dissolve some of the pulp. Strain the asam jawa juice into the sauce pan.
  
• Add sugar and salt. Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat. Lower heat and simmer for 3 minutes. Turn off stove.
  

Crispy Fritters

• Combine all crispy fritters ingredients in a medium mixing cup. Stir until you get a smooth batter.
  
• Heat sufficient vegetable oil in a wok or deep fry pan over medium heat. Gently scoop about 2 tablespoons of batter for each fritter into the hot oil. Fry for about 5 to 6 minutes or 2½ to 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  

Soft Squid Fritters

• Combine all-purpose flour, rice flour, salt, and water in a medium mixing cup. Stir until smooth. Stir in ground turmeric.
  
• Place squid, carrot, shallots, and green onions in a medium bowl. Pour batter into the bowl and stir to get everything well mixed.
  
• Gently scoop about 2 tablespoons of batter for each fritter into the hot oil (from frying the crispy fritters). Fry for about 5 to 6 minutes or 2½ to 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  

To Serve

• For each individual serving, place 2 pieces of pan fried firm tofu, 2 to 3 slices of hard boiled eggs, some blanched bean sprouts, and some julienned jicama and cucumber on a plate.
• Also break up a crispy fritter and add a cubed soft squid fritter to the plate.
• Drizzle some spiced sweet potato dressing over the top and serve immediately.