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.
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
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan and fry the tofu cubes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
- In the same pan, toast the coconut flakes until golden and fragrant. Set aside.
- 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.
- 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