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.

Acehnese Spiced Fried Tofu With Sweet Chili Sauce

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

  1. In a bowl, mix the cornstarch, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt.
  2. Coat the tofu cubes with the cornstarch mixture.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
  4. Fry the coated tofu cubes until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  5. In a separate saucepan, combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Toss the fried tofu in the sweet chili sauce until evenly coated.
  7. 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