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Peanut Sauce Tofu Lontong Delight: A Flavorful Indonesian Dish

Published
Sep 28, 2024
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Ingredients

Ingredient Quantity
Tahu Baso 6 pieces, diced
Bean Sprouts To taste
Cabbage To taste
Peanut Sauce Mix (Bumbu Pecel) To taste
Shrimp Paste (Terasi) To taste
Garlic 3 cloves, minced
Oil For sautéing
Sweet Soy Sauce To taste
Green Onions or Fried Shallots Optional, to taste
Water As needed
Chicken Broth Powder To taste
Salt To taste
Sugar To taste
Lontong To serve
Crackers To serve

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Tofu: Cut the Tahu Baso into large cubes and season with chicken broth powder. Let it marinate for a while.

  2. Sauté the Aromatics: In a pan, heat oil and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant. Add the shrimp paste (terasi) and continue to sauté until aromatic.

  3. Simmer the Tofu: Pour in enough water to create a broth and bring it to a boil. Add the marinated tofu and cook until the mixture is boiling again.

  4. Season the Broth: Add salt, sugar, and the peanut sauce mix. Stir well and adjust the seasoning to taste.

  5. Add Vegetables: Finally, incorporate the bean sprouts and cabbage. Cook just until the vegetables are tender, then turn off the heat.

  6. Serve: On a serving plate, arrange the lontong. Top with the prepared tofu mixture, garnish with green onions or fried shallots, drizzle with sweet soy sauce, and serve with crackers on the side.

Enjoy this delicious Lontong Tahu Baso with Peanut Sauce, a delightful dish perfect for sharing!