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Tahu Telur

Crispy deep-fried tofu omelet tower served with fresh bean sprouts and a rich, sweet peanut sauce.

35 minMediumServes 2480 cal/serving

IndonesianDinnerStovetopVegetarianHigh ProteinHigh FiberKosher-styleDairy-FreeShellfish-FreePork-Free

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Ingredients

  • 6 oz firm tofu, diced
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground white pepper
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, ground
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tbsp sweet soy sauce
  • 1 tsp tamarind paste
  • 2 tbsp warm water
  • 1 cup fresh bean sprouts, blanched
  • 2 stalks green onions, sliced

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix 1/4 cup ground roasted peanuts, 2 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp sweet soy sauce, 1 tsp tamarind paste, and 2 tbsp warm water in a bowl to form the peanut sauce.

  2. 2

    Whisk 4 beaten eggs with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp ground white pepper in a medium bowl, then gently fold in 6 oz diced firm tofu.

  3. 3

    Heat 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a small deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  4. 4

    Pour the egg and tofu mixture into the hot oil and fry for 4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.

  5. 5

    Transfer the omelet tower to a serving plate, top with 1 cup blanched fresh bean sprouts and 2 stalks sliced green onions, and pour the peanut sauce over top.

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Questions

How do I know when Tahu Telur is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until golden brown and crispy.

Why blanch first in Tahu Telur?

Step 5 reads: "Transfer the omelet tower to a serving plate, top with 1 cup blanched fresh bean sprouts and 2 stalks sliced green onions, and pour the peanut sauce over top." The quick boil in step 5 sets the color and takes off the raw edge. If the step follows it with cold water, that is to stop the cooking at once so the vegetables stay bright and crisp.

Is there a substitute for kecap manis in Tahu Telur?

The entry for Tahu Telur calls for 3 tbsp sweet soy sauce. In its place: Simmer equal parts soy sauce and brown sugar or molasses for a minute, until syrupy.

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

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 Telur uses 6 oz firm tofu, diced.

How much protein is in Tahu Telur?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) has 22 g of protein in about 480 calories, alongside 35 g carbohydrate and 28 g fat, plus 5 g fiber and 620 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein dinner collection.

How long does Tahu Telur keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Tahu Telur 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.

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