Acehnese Spiced Fried Tofu With Sweet Chili Sauce
Acehnese Spiced Fried Tofu with Sweet Chili Sauce is a popular dish in Acehnese cuisine, known for its bold flavors and aromatic spices. This dish is a perfect combination of crispy fried tofu with a sweet and spicy chili sauce, making it a delightful appetizer or main course.
Ingredients
- 1 block of firm tofu, cut into cubes
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the cornstarch, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt.
- Coat the tofu cubes with the cornstarch mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry the coated tofu cubes until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- In a separate saucepan, combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Toss the fried tofu in the sweet chili sauce until evenly coated.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 220 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Protein
- 12g
- Fat
- 14g
Supplies
Frying pan Bowl Saucepan
Tools
Cutting board Knife Whisk Tongs
Serving suggestions
Serve the Acehnese Spiced Fried Tofu with Sweet Chili Sauce as an appetizer with a side of fresh salad or as a main course with steamed rice.
Tips & tricks
For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sweet chili sauce.
Cost
$10