Name: Vegetarian Loh Bak (斋卤肉) Recipe
Yield: 8 people
Ingredients: 8 oz yam, taro, cut into 1/2-in width strips; 3 oz jicama, yam bean, peeled and grated with a grater; 1 tablespoon five-spice powder; 3 dashes white pepper powder; 2 teaspoons sugar or to taste; 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste; 1 tablespoon water, optional, add if the mixture is too dry; Some MSG, (optional); 8 pieces tofu skin, 6 x 6 in squares; 1/4 cup hot water + 1 teaspoon cornstarch, stir well to firm a sticky paste