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Veggie-Stuffed Tofus (Tahu Isi)

Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time45 mins
Servings: 8 pieces

Ingredients

  • 2 Firm fresh tofu
  • 1 tbs Oil for sautéing the veggies
  • 2 Shallots medium sized, grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic grated
  • 1 ½ tsp Salt or to taste
  • ½ tsp White pepper
  • ½ cup Carrots shredded
  • ⅓ cup Cabbage shredded
  • ⅓ cup Bean sprouts
  • Oil for frying

Batter

  • 50 gram All purpose flour
  • ½ tbsp Tapioca starch
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 100 ml Water

Instructions

  • Cut the tofus into triangles, you should get four triangles out of one block of tofu.
  • With a spoon, hollow our the middle of the tofu. Set the hollowed triangles aside.
  • Combine all the veggies in a mixing bowl. Add the pieces from the tofu.
  • Heat 1 tbs oil in a pan on medium high. Sauté shallots and garlic until fragrant.
  • Add tofu and veggie mixture. Sauté until the veggies have softened.
  • Add salt and white pepper.
  • Remove from heat and set aside. Let cool slightly.
  • Preheat oil on medium heat.
  • Make the batter by mixing flour, tapioca starch, salt water until you get a rather thick batter.
  • Fill the hollowed out tofus with the veggie filling, making sure the filling is tightly packed.
  • Dip the tofus in the batter and immediately fry until golden brown.
  • Let cool slightly on a cooling rack that's been placed on a baking tray lined with kitchen towel.
  • Enjoy either on its own or with a bird's eye chilli! ;)