Tahu Tek Surabaya Without Lontong
Tahu Tek is a delightful Indonesian dish from Surabaya, known for its savory peanut sauce and fresh ingredients. This version omits lontong (rice cake), making it a lighter yet equally satisfying meal. Let’s delve into this ultimate recipe that brings together crunchy, savory, and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
For the Peanut Sauce:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Fried Peanuts | 100 grams |
| Garlic | 9 cloves, peeled and fried |
| Red Bird’s Eye Chili | 5, cleaned |
| Shrimp Paste | 2 tablespoons |
| Fine Salt | To taste |
| Sweet Soy Sauce | To taste |
For Serving:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Bean Sprouts | 250 grams, cleaned and soaked in hot water |
| Tofu | 7 pieces, half-fried |
| Potatoes | 2, peeled, cleaned, and steamed |
| Crackers | To taste |
For the Pickles:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Cucumber | 1 large, peeled and sliced |
For the Omelette:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Eggs | 3 |
| Ground Pepper | 1 tablespoon |
| Garlic Powder | 1 tablespoon |
| Green Onion | To taste, cleaned and chopped |
| Fine Salt | To taste |
Instructions
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Prepare the Peanut Sauce:
- Blend the fried peanuts, garlic, and red chili until smooth.
- Mix in the shrimp paste, salt, and sweet soy sauce to taste. Set aside.
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Prepare the Bean Sprouts:
- Drain the bean sprouts after soaking them in hot water.
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Make the Pickles:
- Toss the cucumber slices with a splash of vinegar and set aside.
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Prepare the Omelette:
- In a bowl, combine eggs, ground pepper, garlic powder, green onion, and salt.
- Cook the mixture in a non-stick pan until golden brown on both sides. Cut into pieces.
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Serving:
- On a serving plate, arrange the tofu, steamed potatoes, and omelette.
- Add the drained bean sprouts and drizzle generously with peanut sauce.
- Finish with pickled cucumber and crackers on the side.
Enjoy this hearty Tahu Tek Surabaya, a dish that’s not only filling without the lontong but also bursting with flavors and textures that will satisfy your cravings!
