Description: Delight in the explosive flavors of Tahu Mercon, a savory Indonesian dish that combines crispy tofu with a spicy mushroom filling. Perfect as a snack or appetizer, this recipe is sure to impress!
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
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| Mushrooms (jamur) | 500 g, shredded |
| Small chili peppers | 250 g, sliced thin |
| Onion | 1 large, chopped |
| Garlic | 5 cloves, minced |
| Cooking oil | As needed |
| Flavoring (penyedap rasa) | To taste |
| Salt | To taste |
| Sugar | To taste |
| Ready-to-use tofu | 1 pack (kempos) |
| All-purpose flour | 250 g |
| Rice flour | 2 tbsp |
| Egg | 1 |
| Water | As needed |
Instructions
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Prepare the Filling: Heat a small amount of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant. Add the sliced chili peppers and continue to sauté. Next, add the shredded mushrooms and cook until softened. Season the mixture with salt, sugar, and flavoring to taste. Once cooked, remove from heat and let it cool.
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Stuff the Tofu: Carefully fill each piece of ready-to-use tofu with the cooled mushroom mixture.
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Make the Batter: In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, rice flour, egg, a pinch of salt, sugar, and a little flavoring. Mix until well combined, then gradually add water to create a smooth batter (ensure it isn’t too runny).
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Fry the Tahu Mercon: Heat oil in a deep pan for frying. Dip each stuffed tofu into the batter, ensuring it’s well coated, and fry until golden brown and crispy.
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Serve: Drain excess oil on paper towels and serve warm as a delicious snack or appetizer!
Enjoy this spicy treat that packs a flavorful punch in every bite!