An Indonesian Comfort Recipe To Get You Through The Winter
If there's anything that screams winter, it's fried food! Whether you seek it out to keep the seasonal depression at bay (take your vitamin D, ladies!) or you're just bulking up for hibernation, fried food always seems to hit the best in the wintertime.
Going back to his Indonesian roots, our resident chef, Stenly, is the real MVP here, and he's about to give us a taste of absolute comfort to get us through the dark months. So here you go. Tell your cravings we said hi.
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Happy eating, friends!
Tahu Baso
Ingredients:
• 10 firm tofu squares
• 250 grams ground chicken or beef
• 50 grams tapioca flour
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1 egg
• Oil for frying
• Water for steaming
Instructions:
Begin by slicing each tofu square in half diagonally to form triangles, then gently create a small pocket in the center of each piece by cutting an opening in the middle. Be careful not to cut all the way through. Set the tofu aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken or beef, tapioca flour, chopped green onions, minced garlic, white pepper, salt, sugar, and egg. Mix the ingredients thoroughly until the filling is well-blended and slightly sticky. Spoon a portion of the meat mixture into each tofu pocket, pressing it in firmly to fill the pocket completely and ensure it holds during cooking.
Prepare a steamer and steam the stuffed tofu for about 15–20 minutes until the meat filling is cooked through and the tofu feels firm to the touch. Allow the tofu to cool slightly after steaming.
In a skillet, heat enough oil over medium heat for shallow frying. Fry the steamed stuffed tofu in batches until golden brown on all sides, about 3–4 minutes per side. Once done, drain the tofu on paper towels to remove any excess oil.
Serve the Tahu Baso hot with a dipping sauce, such as sambal or soy sauce. Enjoy it as a snack, appetizer, or side dish!
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