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

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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.

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Questions

What should Tahu Isi look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 8: cook until golden brown.

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

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 uses 8 blocks firm tofu blocks, cut in half.

Does Tahu Isi contain soy?

Yes: 8 blocks firm tofu blocks, cut in half. The full allergen list for this entry is soy. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Tahu Isi?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 290 calories, with 11 g protein, 24 g carbohydrate and 17 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 420 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Tahu Isi keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Tahu Isi within two hours and eat it 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. The grain firms up as it chills; add a spoonful of water before reheating.

Serve it with

Sambal Bajak sauce
Es Cendol Coconut Pandan Dessert Drink drink
Compliant Mayonnaise sauce

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