Indonesian tofo recipes
Spicy Tofu and Egg Delight: A Flavorful Indonesian Classic
Spicy Tahu Telor (Tofu and Egg)
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Tofu | 6 pieces, cut into triangles |
| Chicken eggs | 2, fried sunny-side up |
| Red curly chili peppers | 8 pieces |
| Bird’s eye chili peppers | 2 pieces |
| Shallots | 5 pieces |
| Garlic | 1 clove |
| Candlenuts (kemiri) | 1 piece |
| Ginger | A slice |
| Galangal | A slice |
| Salam leaves | 3 pieces |
| Salt | To taste |
| Sugar | To taste |
| Flavor enhancer (optional) | To taste |
Instructions
- Begin by finely grinding the shallots, garlic, red curly chili peppers, bird’s eye chili peppers, candlenuts, ginger, and galangal into a smooth paste.
- In a pan, heat a bit of oil and sauté the ground mixture until fragrant.
- Add the salam leaves and stir, allowing the mixture to release its aromatic oils.
- Pour in some water and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Carefully add the fried tofu and sunny-side-up eggs into the boiling mixture.
- Season with salt, sugar, and flavor enhancer, adjusting the taste as desired.
- Once everything is well combined, serve hot and enjoy your spicy Tahu Telor!
This delightful dish embodies a blend of spicy and savory flavors, perfect for any meal.
