Stuffed Tofu

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Total Time 1 hr

Cooking Method: Deep Frying, Sautéing, Stuffing

Cuisine: Jakarta, Jawa, Jawa Barat, Jawa Tengah

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cooking Temp: 170 C

Servings: 5

Estimated Cost: 1.4

Calories: 130

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year, Summer

Description

Tahu Isi, or Stuffed Tofu, is a popular Indonesian street snack made of crispy fried tofu pockets filled with a savory mix of vegetables. The tofu is hollowed out and packed with seasoned shredded carrots, cabbage, and glass noodles, then dipped in light batter and deep-fried until golden and crunchy. Perfect as an appetizer or afternoon snack, this delicious bite offers a satisfying contrast between the crispy outside and flavorful veggie filling inside. Best enjoyed with fresh green chilies or a spicy dipping sauce.

Tahu Isi Ingredients

6 pieces Tofu
27 gram Carrot
¼ egg Egg
1 stalk Spring onion
1½ tbsp All-purpose flour
½ tbsp Cornstarch
¼ tsp Salt
¼ tbsp White pepper
¼ tsp Mushroom stock powder
25 gram Cabbage
25 gram Bean sprouts
¼ tsp Sugar

Instructions

1
Mix the Filling Ingredients
- Prepare all the filling ingredients such as vegetables (carrots, scallions), egg, and flour. Combine them in a bowl.
2
Season the Mixture
- Add salt, stock powder, pepper, and sugar to the mixture. Stir well until evenly combined.
3
Stuff the Tofu
- Make a slit in the tofu (if not already cut), then fill it with the prepared mixture.
4
Wrap and Fry
- Optionally, dip the stuffed tofu into a coating batter. Then fry in hot oil until golden brown and fully cooked.

Keywords: tahu isi