Tahu Goreng (Indonesian Fried Tofu)

Ingredients

• Firm tofu 500 g
• Garlic 4 cloves (16 g)
• Ground coriander 1 tsp (2 g)
• Ground turmeric 1/2 tsp (1.5 g)
• Salt 1 tsp (6 g)
• Water 250 ml
• Vegetable oil, for deep-frying 500 ml
• Kecap manis (sweet soy sauce) 3 tbsp (55 g)
• Bird's eye chilies 4 (8 g)
• Shallots 2 (30 g)

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat the tofu dry and cut it into 8 thick rectangles or 16 triangles.

2. 2

   Crush the garlic with the coriander, turmeric and salt to a paste and stir it into the water in a shallow dish.

3. 3

   Soak the tofu in the seasoned water for 15-20 minutes, turning once, then drain and pat dry with paper towels.

4. 4

   Heat the oil in a wok or deep pan to 180C.

5. 5

   Fry the tofu in 2 batches for 6-8 minutes, turning, until the outside is golden and crisp; drain on paper towels.

6. 6

   Slice the shallots and chilies thinly and stir them into the kecap manis for the dipping sauce.

7. 7

   Serve the tofu hot with the sauce on the side.