Crispy Tofu Pepes with Spicy Basil Filling

Certainly! Here’s a rewritten version of the Tahu Pepes Goreng recipe, tailored for the Love With Recipes site:

Tahu Pepes Goreng: Crispy Fried Tofu Pepes

Ingredients:

Main Ingredients:

• 400 grams of tofu skin
• 6 pieces of tofu (use only the filling from tofu skin)
• 2 carrots
• 50 grams of dried shrimp (udang rebon)
• 1 bunch of basil leaves (daun kemangi), picked
• 1 egg
• 1 stalk of green onions (daun bawang) and celery
• 15 green chili peppers (cabe rawit hijau)
• 6 kaffir lime leaves (daun jeruk)
• 1 turmeric leaf (daun kunyit)
• 1 teaspoon each of salt, sugar, chicken bouillon powder, and a pinch of pepper
• 2 tomatoes
• Cooking oil, as needed

Spice Paste:

• 7 red curly chilies (cabe merah keriting)
• 6 green chili peppers (cabe rawit hijau)
• 1 stalk of lemongrass (sereh), white part only
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 6 shallots

Dipping Batter:

• 5 tablespoons rice flour
• 8 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Water, as needed
• Cooking oil, as needed

Instructions:

1. Preparation:

   • Begin by preparing all the ingredients. Crush the tofu and slice the vegetables. Blend the spice paste ingredients until smooth. Clean the dried shrimp and set them aside.

2. Cooking the Spice Mixture:

   • Heat some cooking oil in a pan. Sauté the spice paste until fragrant. Add the kaffir lime leaves, turmeric leaf, carrots, and dried shrimp. Stir until the carrots are slightly softened.

3. Combining Ingredients:

   • Add the green onions, green chili peppers, and tomatoes to the pan. Stir everything together and cook until well combined. Turn off the heat.

4. Seasoning:

   • Season the mixture with salt, sugar, chicken bouillon powder, and a pinch of pepper. Stir to combine.

5. Adding Tofu:

   • Incorporate the tofu into the mixture, ensuring it is well combined. Add the basil leaves and egg, mixing everything thoroughly.

6. Assembling the Pepes:

   • Take the tofu skins and fill them with the prepared mixture. Once all the tofu skins are filled, set them aside.

7. Preparing the Dipping Batter:

   • Mix the rice flour, all-purpose flour, and salt in a bowl. Gradually add water until you achieve a smooth batter consistency.

8. Frying:

   • Heat enough cooking oil in a pan for frying. Dip each filled tofu skin into the batter, then fry until golden brown and crispy. Repeat until all the tofu pepes are fried.

9. Serving:

   • Once cooked, remove from the oil and let them drain on paper towels. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Tahu Pepes Goreng!

This recipe offers a delightful combination of crispy tofu filled with a savory and spicy mixture, perfect for a satisfying snack or appetizer. Enjoy!