Tahu Isi

Name: Tahu Isi
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 8 blocks firm tofu blocks, cut in half; 2 cups green cabbage, shredded; 1 cup carrots, julienned; 1 cup mung bean sprouts, rinsed; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 stalks scallions, sliced; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp ground white pepper; 1/2 cup rice flour; 1/4 cup tapioca starch; 2 cups vegetable oil

Crispy deep-fried tofu pockets stuffed with seasoned cabbage, carrots, and bean sprouts. A popular Indonesian street food snack served hot with fresh green chilies.

40 minMediumServes 4290 cal/serving

IndonesianAppetizerStovetopVegetarianVeganHalal-friendlyDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

8 blocks firm tofu blocks, cut in half
2 cups green cabbage, shredded
1 cup carrots, julienned
1 cup mung bean sprouts, rinsed
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 stalks scallions, sliced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground white pepper
1/2 cup rice flour
1/4 cup tapioca starch
2 cups vegetable oil

Instructions

1

Cut a deep side pocket into each piece of 8 blocks cut in half firm tofu blocks.
2

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat, then saute 4 minced garlic cloves for 1 minute.
3

Add 2 cups shredded green cabbage, 1 cup julienned carrots, 1 cup rinsed mung bean sprouts, and 2 stalks sliced scallions to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes.
4

Season filling with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp ground white pepper, then remove from heat to cool.
5

Stuff the seasoned vegetable mixture firmly into each tofu pocket.
6

Whisk 1/2 cup rice flour, 1/4 cup tapioca starch, and 3/4 cup water in a bowl to create a smooth batter.
7

Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
8

Dip stuffed tofu into batter and fry in oil until golden brown, about 4 minutes.

Questions

How long does Tahu Isi 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 Isi?

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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