Pepes Tahu (Steamed Spiced Tofu Parcels)
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Ingredients
- 500 g firm tofu
- 4 shallots
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 fresh red chillies
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 lemongrass stalks, finely chopped
- 1 tomatoes, finely chopped
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories
- 221 kcal
- Protein
- 20.2 g
- Carbohydrate
- 8.3 g
- of which sugars
- 4 g
- Fat
- 10.8 g
- of which saturates
- 1.8 g
- Fibre
- 3 g
- Salt
- 0.05 g
Estimated from typical values for each ingredient — a guide, not a substitute for the label on what you actually buy.
Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 180C (160C fan, gas 4) and cut four squares of foil, standing in for banana leaf.
- 2
Crumble the tofu into a bowl. Blend the shallots, garlic, red chillies and ground turmeric to a paste.
- 3
Mix the paste into the tofu with the lemongrass and tomatoes.
- 4
Divide the mixture between the foil squares and wrap into tight parcels.
- 5
Bake for 20 minutes until firm and fragrant.
- 6
Unwrap carefully and serve with steamed rice.
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