Perkedel Tahu: Deep Fried Tofu Fritters

Method9 steps · about 40 min

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   Step 1: Coarsely pound or blend the shallots (6), garlic (3 cloves), pepper, and salt (½ tsp). Set aside.

   Uses 3 cloves garlic, peeled · 6 large shallots, peeled · ½ tsp white pepper powder · ½ tsp salt

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   Step 2: Mash the tofu (450 g).

   Uses 450 g firm tofu (2 square blocks)

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   Step 3: Add a little water to the wheat flour (2 tbsp) to make a smooth, thick paste.

   Uses 2 tbsp wheat flour · A little water as needed to make a thick flour paste

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   Step 4: In a large bowl, beat the eggs (2). Add the flour and stir.

   Uses 2 eggs · smooth thick flour paste

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   Step 5: To the egg-flour mixture, add the pounded seasoning. Add coriander (2 tbsp) and spring onions (2 tbsp) if using, and mix well.

   Uses egg-flour mixture · pounded shallot-garlic seasoning · 2 tbsp chopped coriander (optional) · 2 tbsp chopped spring onions (optional)

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   Step 6: Add the mashed tofu. Mix well.

   Uses seasoned egg-flour mixture · mashed firm tofu

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   Step 7: Take a spoonful of the mix and place it on your palm. Roll into a ball, and use the spoon to help make it compact and evenly-shaped. Do this until the bowl is empty.

   Uses complete tofu-fritter mixture

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   Step 8: Heat a generous quantity of oil in a wok or pan for deep frying. Once hot, add the fritters and fry for 2–3 minutes each side, 4–6 minutes total, until golden-brown and cooked through.

   Fry both sides of tofu fritters · 6 minUses Cooking oil as needed for deep frying · shaped tofu fritters

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   Step 9: Serve with a serving of sambal kecap.

   Uses fried tofu fritters · Prepared sambal kecap as needed to serve