Tahu Goreng: Simple Fried Firm Tofu (Vegan)

Ingredients

• 1 packet of firm tofu (around 250 gr)
• 4 cloves garlic
• 3 cm fresh turmeric or 1 tsp turmeric powder (optional)
• 0.5 tsp white pepper powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp mushroom stock powder (optional)
• Water just enough to cover the tofu
• Cooking oil for deep frying

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash and cut the tofu according to your liking (I usually cut it in squares, around 3×3 cm)

2. 2

   Blend into a fine paste: garlic and turmeric.

3. 3

   In a small cooking pot, add the tofu, blended spices, white pepper powder, salt and mushroom stock.

4. 4

   Add some water until the tofu surface is all covered.

5. 5

   Boil the tofu over medium high heat for around 15 minutes.

6. 6

   Cool the boiled tofu.

7. 7

   Just before serving, deep fry the tofu until golden, around 4 minutes each side.

8. 8

   Serve immediately.