Crispy Indonesian Fried Stuffed Tofu – Street Food!

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.

Rub a pinch of salt on the skin of the tofu and set aside.

Pound shallot and garlic into a paste and stir-fry on medium heat until fragrant.

Add cabbage and carrot and stir-fry briefly. Add bean sprouts and green onion, stir well.

Add salt, sugar, chicken powder and white pepper. Cook until slightly soft. Remove and let cool.

In a bowl, mix well the bread flour, rice flour, chicken powder, salt, baking powder, cumin, coriander, garlic powder and white pepper.

Add egg, then water little by little, mixing well. Add more water if the batter is still too thick.

Heat oil on medium-high heat.

Dip tofu in batter.

Deep-fry until golden brown and crispy.

Remove and drain.

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