How to Make Tahu Goreng With Homemade Spicy Soy-Vinegar Dip

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Tahu goreng, or fried tofu, is a common dish in Indonesia. It can be served with different sauces or other ingredients. I had a chance to eat authentic tahu goreng with sambal kecap, an Indonesian dipping sauce, when I explored the many beautiful places in Bali, Indonesia. Since I miss this dish, I tried to cook my own version of it—but instead of sambal kecap I served it with my homemade spicy soy-vinegar dip. I enjoy eating this dish with plain rice.

Tahu or Tofu

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Ingredients

• tofu, cubed
• red onion, chopped (optional)
• homemade spicy soy-vinegar dip
• cooking oil, for frying

Utensils for Slicing the Tofu

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Utensils

For Preparing the Ingredients:

• Chopping Board
• Knife

For Cooking the Dish:

• Frying Pan
• Slotted Spoon or Strainer

Cook Time

Instructions

1. Drain tofu and pat with kitchen towel.
2. Cut tofu into cubes.
3. Heat oil in a pan.
4. Fry each piece of cubed tofu until golden brown.
5. Line plate with a paper towel to absorb the excess oil.
6. Serve with homemade spicy soy-vinegar dip.

Tips and Techniques

1. Once the tofu pieces have turned light brown in the frying pan, stir to evenly cook all sides.
2. Add chopped onions to give additional flavor to the dip.
3. Cut tofu into pieces to create an equal crunch outside.

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Comments

Travel Chef (author) from Manila on August 12, 2018:

Hi Eman,

Yes, it is very very easy to make. Even yhe sauce of it. This can really save much of your time for a very busy day.

Eman Abdallah Kamel from Egypt on August 12, 2018:

It looks delicious and easy to make, thank you.

Travel Chef (author) from Manila on August 11, 2018:

Hello Eric,

Thanks for dropping by. It's a simple dish, but so delicious!

Travel Chef (author) from Manila on August 11, 2018:

Hi Liz,

Yes, it's very easy to make and mostly use few ingredients. I used to adjust all my recipes to yhe availability of my ingredients.

Eric Dierker from Spring Valley, CA. U.S.A. on August 11, 2018:

Very cool. Thank you.

Liz Westwood from UK on August 11, 2018:

I like the fact that your dishes are so quick to make.