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Tahu Sumedang

Fried tofu from Sumedang, in West Java, prized for its golden shell and soft interior. It is eaten as a snack, often with a spicy peanut sauce.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

272 kcal per serving

Protein
13.9 g
Carbohydrates
7 g
of which sugars
0.6 g
Fat
20.1 g
of which saturated fat
2.7 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Cut the tofu into cubes about 3 cm wide and pat them dry with paper towels.
  2. Blend the garlic, turmeric, salt and pepper with a little water to make a liquid marinade.
  3. Coat the tofu cubes in the marinade, then sprinkle them with rice flour.
  4. Heat the oil to 180 °C in a deep pan.
  5. Fry the cubes for 4 to 5 minutes, turning them, until golden and crispy.
  6. Drain on paper towels and serve hot with the peanut sauce.

Variations and tips

Oven version. Coat the tofu with a little oil and rice flour, then bake it on a tray at 220 °C for 25 minutes.

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