Tahu Isi Stuffed Tofu Fritters

Name: Tahu Isi Stuffed Tofu Fritters
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 14 oz firm tofu, cut into 8 squares; 1 cup bean sprouts; 1 carrot, julienned; 4 scallions, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1/2 tsp ground white pepper; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup rice flour; 2/3 cup cold water; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp salt; 3 cups vegetable oil (for deep frying)

Hollowed-out tofu pockets filled with seasoned vegetable stuffing, dipped in spiced batter, and deep-fried until crisp and golden. A popular Indonesian street snack.

60 minMediumServes 4250 cal/serving

IndonesianAppetizerStovetopVegetarianDairy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-Free

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Ingredients

14 oz firm tofu, cut into 8 squares
1 cup bean sprouts
1 carrot, julienned
4 scallions, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp ground white pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup rice flour
2/3 cup cold water
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp salt
3 cups vegetable oil (for deep frying)

Instructions

1

With a small knife, carefully cut a pocket into each 14 oz cut into 8 squares firm tofu square from one side, leaving three sides intact. Scoop out a small amount of tofu from inside to create space for the filling.
2

In a skillet over medium heat, saute 2 minced garlic cloves in a teaspoon of oil for 1 minute. Add 1 julienned carrot, 1 cup bean sprouts, and 4 thinly sliced scallions. Cook 2-3 minutes until softened. Season with 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1/2 tsp ground white pepper. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
3

Fill each tofu pocket with the vegetable mixture, pressing gently so it holds.
4

Make the batter: whisk 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup rice flour, 1/2 tsp ground turmeric, and 1 tsp salt together. Gradually whisk in 2/3 cup cold water until a smooth, coating batter forms.
5

Heat 3 cups vegetable oil (for deep frying) in a deep skillet or wok to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Dip each stuffed tofu piece in the batter, letting excess drip off, then fry in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until crispy and golden. Drain on paper towels.
6

Serve hot with chili sauce or sweet soy sauce for dipping.

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Questions

How hot should the oil be for Tahu Isi Stuffed Tofu Fritters?

For Tahu Isi Stuffed Tofu Fritters, the frying oil is held at 350 F (about 175 C) in step 5. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy.

What should Tahu Isi Stuffed Tofu Fritters look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until a smooth, coating batter forms. Step 5: cook until crispy and golden.

Do I have to press the tofu for Tahu Isi Stuffed Tofu Fritters?

Step 3 reads: "Fill each tofu pocket with the vegetable mixture, pressing gently so it holds." Yes, if you want it to brown. Step 3 squeezes out water that would otherwise steam the surface and dilute the sauce.

Can I use a different firmness of tofu instead of tofu in Tahu Isi Stuffed Tofu Fritters?

Go firmer, not softer. Extra-firm stands in for firm anywhere; anything softer breaks up when it is fried or stirred. Press it for 15 minutes either way. As written, the entry for Tahu Isi Stuffed Tofu Fritters uses 14 oz firm tofu, cut into 8 squares.

Can I make Tahu Isi Stuffed Tofu Fritters gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Tahu Isi Stuffed Tofu Fritters is 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos; the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

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