[EN] Recipe TAHU ISI - Indonesian fried tofu filled with vegetables - VEGAN

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tempeh offers a nutty flavor and is often more affordable.

vegetables

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Cabbage is budget-friendly and adds crunch.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Liquid aminos provides a similar flavor with less sodium.

chili

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

Paprika offers color and mild flavor at a lower cost.

Press tofu to remove excess moisture for 15 minutes.

Cut tofu into rectangles and hollow out the center.

Chop vegetables finely and mix with garlic and shallots.

Season vegetable mixture with salt, pepper, coriander powder, and cumin powder.

Stuff the hollowed tofu with the vegetable mixture.

Dredge stuffed tofu in rice flour and tapioca flour to coat evenly.

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Carefully add stuffed tofu to hot oil in batches.

Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove tofu and drain on paper towels.

Serve hot with fresh chili peppers.

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