Rujak Tahu

Name: Rujak Tahu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 14 oz firm tofu, cubed; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 cup cucumber, diced; 2 cups fresh bean sprouts, blanched; 1/4 cup palm sugar, shaved; 2 tsp tamarind paste; 2 Thai red chillies, sliced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 cup warm water

Crispy fried tofu tossed with cucumber and fresh bean sprouts in a sweet, tangy palm sugar dressing.

25 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

IndonesianSaladStovetopVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-Sodium

Ingredients

14 oz firm tofu, cubed
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup cucumber, diced
2 cups fresh bean sprouts, blanched
1/4 cup palm sugar, shaved
2 tsp tamarind paste
2 Thai red chillies, sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup warm water

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2

Fry 14 oz cubed firm tofu until golden brown and crispy on all sides, then drain on paper towels.
3

In a bowl or mortar, grind 1 minced garlic clove, 2 sliced Thai red chillies, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 cup crushed roasted peanuts into a coarse paste.
4

Mash in 1/4 cup shaved palm sugar, 2 tsp tamarind paste, and 1/4 cup warm water to create a smooth, sweet sauce.
5

Arrange fried 14 oz cubed firm tofu, 1 cup diced cucumber, and 2 cups blanched fresh bean sprouts on a serving platter.
6

Pour the prepared sauce over the dish and serve immediately.

Questions

How long does Rujak Tahu keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Rujak Tahu?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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