Tahu Goreng Pedas Sambal Hijau Serut Kelapa (spicy Fried Tofu With Green Chili Sauce And Coconut Flakes)

Tahu Goreng Pedas Sambal Hijau Serut Kelapa is a popular dish from Padang, Indonesia. It features crispy fried tofu topped with a spicy green chili sauce and sprinkled with fragrant coconut flakes. This dish is a perfect combination of heat, crunch, and savory flavors.

Tahu Goreng Pedas Sambal Hijau Serut Kelapa (spicy Fried Tofu With Green Chili Sauce And Coconut Flakes)

Ingredients

  • 1 block of firm tofu, cut into cubes
  • 2 cups of coconut flakes
  • 4 green chilies, chopped
  • 5 shallots, finely sliced
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon of tamarind paste
  • 1 teaspoon of sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a pan and fry the tofu cubes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
  2. In the same pan, toast the coconut flakes until golden and fragrant. Set aside.
  3. In a separate pan, sauté the shallots and garlic until fragrant. Add the chopped green chilies, tamarind paste, sugar, and salt. Cook for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
  4. Arrange the fried tofu on a serving plate, pour the green chili sauce over the tofu, and sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
15g
Protein
12g
Fat
18g

Supplies

Frying pan Sauté pan Serving plate

Tools

Knife Cutting board Measuring spoons Measuring cups

Serving suggestions

Serving Suggestions: Serve the Tahu Goreng Pedas Sambal Hijau Serut Kelapa with steamed rice and a side of fresh cucumber slices.

Tips & tricks

Tips: Adjust the amount of green chilies according to your preferred level of spiciness. You can also add a squeeze of lime juice for extra freshness.

Cost

$10