Tahu Bakar

Name: Tahu Bakar
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 28 oz firm tofu, drained and pressed; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp lime juice; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter; 1/2 cup coconut milk; 2 tbsp chili sauce; 2 tbsp tamarind paste; 2 tsp palm sugar; 1 cucumber, sliced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Grilled tofu with spicy peanut sauce and a smoky char. Crispy outside, tender inside, deeply flavorful.

35 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

IndonesianDinnerGrillVegetarian

Ingredients

28 oz firm tofu, drained and pressed
1/4 cup soy sauce
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup coconut milk
2 tbsp chili sauce
2 tbsp tamarind paste
2 tsp palm sugar
1 cucumber, sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1

Cut 28 oz drained and pressed firm tofu into 1-inch thick slabs. In a bowl, whisk 1/4 cup soy sauce, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tbsp lime juice. Toss 28 oz drained and pressed firm tofu gently in this mixture and let marinate for 10 minutes.
2

Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Lightly brush 2 tbsp vegetable oil on grill grates.
3

Place 28 oz firm tofu on grill and cook until golden char marks appear, about 5-7 minutes per side. Avoid moving them too much to develop a nice crust.
4

While 28 oz firm tofu grills, whisk together 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, 1/2 cup coconut milk, 2 tbsp chili sauce, 2 tbsp tamarind paste, and 2 tsp palm sugar until smooth. Adjust consistency and taste as needed.
5

Serve grilled 28 oz firm tofu topped with peanut sauce, 1 sliced cucumber, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Serve warm.

Questions

Can I make Tahu Bakar gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/4 cup soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Tahu Bakar keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Tahu Bakar?

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. Doubling on the grill just takes more surface area; keep the heat zones the same.

Serve it with

Emping side
Rujak Buah salad
Sambal Terasi sauce
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