Name: Stuffed Tofu
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 5
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

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Stuffed Tofu

Author: food@nusawise.org Cooking Method: Deep Frying, Sautéing, Stuffing Cuisine: Jakarta, Jawa, Jawa Barat, Jawa Tengah

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 mins Cook Time 30 mins Total Time 1 hr

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.

Instructions

Mix the Filling Ingredients
- Prepare all the filling ingredients such as vegetables (carrots, scallions), egg, and flour. Combine them in a bowl.

Season the Mixture
- Add salt, stock powder, pepper, and sugar to the mixture. Stir well until evenly combined.

Stuff the Tofu
- Make a slit in the tofu (if not already cut), then fill it with the prepared mixture.

Wrap and Fry
- Optionally, dip the stuffed tofu into a coating batter. Then fry in hot oil until golden brown and fully cooked.

Stuffed Tofu

Stuffed Tofu

Description

Tahu Isi Ingredients

Instructions

Mix the Filling Ingredients

Season the Mixture

Stuff the Tofu

Wrap and Fry

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