Spicy Sweet Savory Yellow Tofu Delight
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
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| Yellow tofu | 5 pieces |
| Cooking oil | To taste |
| Lemongrass | 1 stalk |
| Bay leaves | 2 leaves |
| Galangal | 1 piece |
| Scallions | 2 stalks |
| Ground spices | To taste |
| Salt | To taste |
| Turmeric | 1 teaspoon |
| Candlenuts | 2 pieces |
| Black pepper | 1 teaspoon |
| Red shallots | 4 pieces |
| Garlic | 2 cloves |
| Bird’s eye chili | 5 pieces |
| Curly chili | 2 pieces |
Instructions
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Prepare the Spice Mix: Begin by grinding all the spices—turmeric, candlenuts, red shallots, garlic, and chilies—into a fine paste using a mortar and pestle or a food processor.
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Prepare the Tofu: Cut the yellow tofu into small cubes or dice. Heat oil in a pan and fry the tofu pieces until they are golden and half-cooked, then set aside.
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Sauté the Spices: In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed, then sauté the ground spice mixture until fragrant.
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Combine Ingredients: Add the fried tofu to the pan with the sautéed spices. Toss gently to coat the tofu with the spice mixture. Add the whole lemongrass, bay leaves, galangal, and chopped scallions for extra flavor.
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Final Cooking: Stir everything together and allow it to cook for a few more minutes until the tofu is fully cooked and has absorbed the flavors. Adjust seasoning with salt and additional spices to taste.
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Serve: Once everything is well combined and aromatic, your Spicy Sweet Savory Yellow Tofu Delight is ready to be served! Enjoy it warm with steamed rice or as a side dish.
This delightful dish beautifully balances the spiciness, sweetness, and savory elements, making it a true culinary treasure. Perfect for impressing your family or guests!
