Lontong Tahu: A Delicious Indonesian Delight
Ingredients:
- 2 packages of lontong wrapped in banana leaves
- 1 small chili pepper (cabe rawit)
- 3 tablespoons fried peanuts
- 1 clove garlic
- Palm sugar, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- Warm water, as needed
- 2 pieces of fried tofu, cut into cubes
- Cabbage, thinly sliced
- Fried shallots, to garnish
- Sweet soy sauce (kecap manis), to taste
Instructions:
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Prepare the Sambal: In a mortar and pestle, combine the small chili pepper, garlic, salt, fried peanuts, and palm sugar. Grind these ingredients together until a smooth paste forms. Gradually add warm water while continuing to grind, just enough to achieve a creamy consistency. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
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Assemble the Dish: Slice the lontong into bite-sized pieces and arrange them on a serving plate. Cut the fried tofu into cubes and scatter them over the lontong. Add the thinly sliced cabbage on top of the tofu.
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Add the Finishing Touches: Drizzle the prepared sambal generously over the lontong and tofu. Follow with a splash of sweet soy sauce and sprinkle fried shallots on top for added texture and flavor.
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Serve and Enjoy: Your Lontong Tahu is now ready to be enjoyed. This dish makes a delightful and satisfying meal, perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Enjoy your flavorful Lontong Tahu, a true taste of Indonesian cuisine!
