Tahu goreng

Tahu goreng
	Indonesian Tahu goreng and omelette arranged on a plate garnished with bean sprouts, cucumber and carrot
Alternative names	Tauhu goreng (Malaysian and Singaporean spelling)
Associatedcuisine	Indonesia,Malaysia,Singapore
Main ingredients	tofu
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Tahu goreng(Indonesianspelling) orTauhu goreng(Bruneian, Malaysian and Singaporean spelling) is a generic name for any type of friedtofudish in the cuisines ofIndonesia,Brunei,MalaysiaandSingapore.

Preparation

When preparing the dish, cakes of hardtofuare deep-fried until golden brown. A popular way to serve fried tofu is to cut them diagonally in half and arrange on a plate garnished withbean sprouts,cucumber,andscallion.A thick sauce is prepared withshallots,garlic,chili peppers,shrimp paste,soy sauce,andtamarindjuice.

Cultural origins

InMalay languageandIndonesian;tauhuortahurefers to 'tofu' andgorengindicates 'fried'. Tofu originated fromChinaand brought toSoutheast Asiaby Chinese immigrants to the region. Its first arrival in Indonesia is estimated through theKhubilai Khan's army in Kediri in 1292.^[2]Fried tofu is consumed extensively in Asian cultures and has found its way into mainstream Western vegetarian diets.

Variations

Indonesia

In Indonesia, tahu goreng can be mildly fried or deep fried, plain orbattered.In Indonesia, tahu goreng is usually eaten withsambal kecapa kind ofsambalhot condiment made fromkecap manis(sweet soy sauce) and choppedchili peppersand shallots. Some variants might usepeanut saucewith chili instead. Some variants are:

Tahu isi:(lit: filled tofu), probably the most popular variant of tahu goreng in Indonesia, is tofu filled withbean sprouts,carrotsand sometimes minced meat is battered and deep fried.^[3]It is commonly found sold bygorengan(Indonesian fritters) vendors. Commonly eaten withcabai rawit(bird's eye chili).
Tahu sumedang:the name derived fromSumedangcity,West Java.Pioneered by the Tahu Bunkeng tofu store in Sumedang established by Chinese immigrants in 1917.^[4]
Tahu gejrot:fried tofu in a thin, hot, sweet, and sour sauce with shallots and chilies, originated fromCirebonCity,West Java.
Tahu taoge:stir-fried diced tofu with beansprouts.
Tahu campur:(lit: mixed tofu), with beef slices, vegetables, beansprouts, and noodles or rice vermicelli, served in thin broth. The dish is common inEast Javancities, such asMalang,Surabaya,andLamongan.
Tahu gunting:(lit: tofu cut with scissors), fried tofu in thick sweet and spicy peanut sauce, originated fromSurabayacity,East Java.
Tahu telur:(lit: tofu with egg), withomelette,beansprout, peanuts, andlontongrice cake, served in thin sweet and sour soy sauce. Also originated fromSurabayaCity,East Java.
Tahu bulat(round tofu) ortahu bolaalso calledbola-bola tahu(tofu balls): is a relatively new variant of fried tofu fromTasikmalaya.The tofu is mixed with seasoning and shaped in balls or rounded form, and later deep-fried in cooking oil.
Kupat tahu:(lit:ketupatwith tofu),ketupatrice cake, beansprout, served in thick sweet and spicy peanut sauce, common throughout Java, however the most popular variant came fromKuningan,Magelang, Solo, and Surabaya.

References

^"Sejarah tahu goreng".(Indonesian)
^"Sejarah Tahu Masuk Indonesia, Hingga Jadi Lauk Terpopuler Setelah Tempe".suara.com(in Indonesian). 2020-05-13.Retrieved2022-11-30.
^Indah Morgan."Indonesian stuffed tofu (tahu isi)".SBS Australia.Retrieved26 August2014.
^Tahu Bunkeng the pioneer of Tahu Sumedang

External links

Indonesian stuffed tofu (tahu isi) recipefromSBS Australia

[Tahu_goreng-1] "Sejarah tahu goreng".(Indonesian)

[2] "Sejarah Tahu Masuk Indonesia, Hingga Jadi Lauk Terpopuler Setelah Tempe".suara.com(in Indonesian). 2020-05-13.Retrieved2022-11-30.

[3] Indah Morgan."Indonesian stuffed tofu (tahu isi)".SBS Australia.Retrieved26 August2014.

[4] Tahu Bunkeng the pioneer of Tahu Sumedang

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