Super Yummy Indonesian Recipe! Tauhu Telur / Fried Egg w/ Tofu

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Tempeh offers a firmer texture and is higher in protein.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while maintaining a similar flavor.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

chili flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: paprika

Fresh chili adds flavor without the heat of flakes.

Prepare the sauce by mixing 1 cup of hot water with peanut butter, kecap manis, and palm sugar until dissolved.

In a pot of hot oil, fry the sliced chilies for a little while, then remove them to blend with garlic and the sauce mixture.

Blend the fried chilies, garlic, and sauce mixture until smooth, then set aside as the base for the dish.

Fry the tofu in hot oil until slightly browned, about 2-3 minutes, then remove from oil.

In a bowl, mix 5 eggs with 1.5 teaspoons of salt and 2 teaspoons of tapioca flour, dissolving the flour as much as possible.

Check if the oil is hot enough by dropping a little egg mixture into it; it should sizzle immediately.

Using a container with an open bottom, pour some egg mixture into it, followed by tofu, then more egg mixture, being careful not to overflow as it will puff up.

Cook for about 10 minutes, ensuring the inside is cooked through by inserting a knife to check.

Once cooked, drain off excess oil from the dish.

Reduce the sauce mixture in a pot until it becomes syrupy, adding 2 teaspoons of kecap manis to darken it.

Cooking Techniques

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