Indonesian Tofu Recipe

Indonesian Tofu Recipe

1. Making the Marinade

Ingredients :

• 2 small serrano peppers (or 2 medium jalapeños)
• 6 tbsp fresh ginger
• 1 medium onion
• 10 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup honey
• 6 tbsp molasses
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 3 cups soy sauce*

2. Marinating the Tofu

To prepare the tofu, cut it into about 1" -inch thick slices. Place the tofu into a shallow dish and then add the marinade. Use just enough marinade to ensure the pieces are well coated. Note: Any remaining marinade can be refrigerated and saved for another use.

Cover the dish and refrigerate for about 2 to 3 hours. Flip the tofu at least once as it marinates.

3. Cooking the Tofu

To cook the tofu, first heat a fry pan over medium heat. Once properly heated, add the oil. Add the tofu and let cook on the first side until it starts to caramelize. Flip the tofu and continue to cook on the other side.

Once the tofu has caramelized nicely on both sides, transfer it to a plate and set aside. Add a bit of the marinade to the pan and let it cook for a few minutes just to heat it through.

To serve the tofu, place it onto a plate and spoon some of the hot marinade over top. Serve with a salad or side of your choice.