Indonesia

Tahu Gejrot

Serves 5

Suits: Vegetarian, Vegan, Pescatarian. Allergens named in the ingredients: Soy. Flags come from what shops, restaurants and cooks list and from the ingredient names. Always check the label. This is not medical advice.

Ingredients

12 red or green bird's eye chiles
3 cloves garlic
4 shallots
100 g palm sugar, thinly sliced
3 ea. tamarind pods
300 ml water
15 pieces of Sumedang tofu or tofu pong
4 tbsp kecap manis
Salt to taste

Method

Grind the chiles, garlic, and shallots together, then set aside.
Combine the palm sugar, tamarind, and water in a saucepan. Boil the mixture until all the ingredients dissolve and form a syrup.
Pour the syrup over the ground chile mixture. Mix well until evenly combined.
Cut the tofu diagonally, then press lightly until the center of the tofu is slightly crushed.
Arrange the tofu on a plate, then drizzle with the spicy and sweet sauce.