Tahu Isi / stuffed tofu:
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Chef Pongo’s Tahu Isi:
⌛ Prep: 25 mins
🔥 Cook: 15 mins
💡 Use ice-cold water for the batter; the temperature shock against the hot oil is what creates that signature «shattered-glass» crunch! 🔊
If there’s a king of the Gorengan cart, it’s Tahu Isi. We take extra-firm tofu, hollow it out, and stuff it to the brim with a savory explosion of crunchy vegetables. It’s crispy on the outside, steaming soft on the inside, and best enjoyed with a bold bite of fresh chili.
Ingredients:
- 10-12 pieces of Tahu Pong (hollow fried tofu) or firm tofu fried until golden.
- Filling: Shredded cabbage, carrots, and bean sprouts.
- Aromatics: Minced garlic, shallots, and sliced green onions.
- Batter: A mix of all-purpose flour, rice flour (for crunch), turmeric, and ice-cold water.
Methods:
- Sauté: Cook the garlic and shallots, then toss in the veggies until just wilted. Let it cool.
- Stuff: Sliced a small slit in the tofu and pack the veggie mixture inside.
- Dip: Dunk the stuffed tofu into your cold batter.
- Fry: Deep fry until the exterior reaches that «shattered-glass» level of crispiness.
