Madura-style Tofu and Egg with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Tahu Telor Bumbu Rujak Madura

Ingredients:

• 1/2 block of tofu
• 2 eggs
• Lontong (compressed rice cake) or steamed rice, to serve

For the Bumbu Rujak (Spicy Peanut Sauce):

• 1 handful of fried peanuts
• 5 red chilies
• 1 tablespoon Madura shrimp paste (or any other shrimp paste)
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• Salt and sugar, to taste

For the Vegetables:

• 1 bunch of water spinach (kangkung)
• 1 handful of bean sprouts (short or long)
• 1 cucumber, diced

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Tofu and Eggs:

   • Heat oil in a pan and fry the tofu until it is half-cooked. Remove from the pan and cut into small pieces.
   • In a bowl, mix the tofu pieces with the eggs, salt, and ground pepper to taste.
   • Heat oil in a pan and pour in the tofu and egg mixture. Cook until the mixture is golden brown and crispy. Set aside.

2. Make the Bumbu Rujak:

   • In a mortar and pestle or food processor, grind the fried peanuts and red chilies together.
   • Add the Madura shrimp paste and brown sugar to the mixture. Continue to grind until well combined.
   • Season with salt and additional sugar to taste. Adjust the flavors according to your preference.

3. Prepare the Vegetables:

   • Boil water and blanch the water spinach and bean sprouts until tender. Drain and set aside.
   • Dice the cucumber into small cubes.

4. Assemble the Dish:

   • Serve the tofu and egg mixture over a bed of lontong or steamed rice.
   • Top with the bumbu rujak sauce and arrange the blanched water spinach, bean sprouts, and diced cucumber around the dish.

5. Enjoy:

   • Serve immediately and enjoy the delightful combination of flavors and textures in this traditional Madurese dish.