Tahu Lontong (Tofu and Rice) in Suriname

peanut sauce

🥗Healthier: salsa

💰Cheaper: soy sauce + peanut butter

Salsa offers a fresh taste while peanut butter maintains creaminess.

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Chickpeas provide a budget-friendly protein alternative.

Cook rice with more water than usual until overcooked and very soft.

Let the rice cool completely, then cut it into squares.

Boil large chunks of tofu in water until heated through, then drain.

Deep-fry the tofu until golden brown.

Prepare a sauce with soy sauce, sugar, and hot pepper, cooked with onions and garlic.

Boil chicken breast in water with salt and a chicken stock cube until cooked.

Deep-fry the boiled chicken until golden brown.

Serve the dish with the fried tofu, rice, and sauce.

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