Golden Tofu With Peanut Sauce (Tahu Goreng) Recipe

Name: Golden Tofu With Peanut Sauce (Tahu Goreng)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup roasted peanuts; 2 walnut-size shallots; 2 cloves garlic; 2 fresh red jalapeno chiles, seeded; 1/4 teaspoon dried shrimp paste (blachan) (see note); 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 1/3 cup tamarind water (see note); 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon plum sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 package (14 ounces) regular or firm tofu; Cooking oil for frying; 1/4 pound mung bean sprouts; 1/4 cup julienned red bell pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 cup roasted peanuts
2 walnut-size shallots
2 cloves garlic
2 fresh red jalapeno chiles, seeded
1/4 teaspoon dried shrimp paste (blachan) (see note)
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1/3 cup tamarind water (see note)
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon plum sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 package (14 ounces) regular or firm tofu
Cooking oil for frying
1/4 pound mung bean sprouts
1/4 cup julienned red bell pepper

1
Finely chop peanuts in a food processor; set aside.
2
Combine shallots, garlic, chiles, shrimp paste, and water in the food processor; process until smooth; set aside.
3
Place a wok over medium-low heat until hot.
4
Add the oil, swirling to coat sides.
5
Add shallot mixture and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 6 to 8 minutes.
6
Add chopped peanuts, tamarind water, soy sauce, plum sauce, and sugar; stir until smooth.
7
Simmer over low heat, stirring, until sauce thickens slightly, 2 to 3 minutes.
8
Remove from heat.
9
Drain tofu; cut in half lengthwise, then into 4 equal slices crosswise; cut each slice in half diagonally.
10
Place between paper towels and gently press out excess water.
11
In a wok, heat oil for deep-frying to 350 over medium-high heat.
12
Add tofu and deep-fry, turning once, until golden on all sides, 3 to 4 minutes.
13
Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
14
To serve, arrange tofu on a serving plate and garnish with mung bean sprouts and red bell pepper.
15
Reheat sauce just until warm and pour over tofu.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, 2 walnut-size shallots, 2 cloves garlic, 2 fresh red jalapeno chiles, seeded, and more.

Yes, Golden Tofu With Peanut Sauce (Tahu Goreng) falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Golden Tofu With Peanut Sauce (Tahu Goreng)

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