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Tofu in Tauchu Gravy
Malay Heritage

Tofu in Tauchu Gravy

I am a great lover of Tofu.....

Prep20m
Cook30m
Total50m
Difficultyeasy
Marina’s Story

I am a great lover of Tofu.....cooked in any way. It is exceptionally soothing when cooked in a light tauchu gravy.

Ingredients

4 servings
  • hard tofu, halved into triangles & deep fried briefly3 pieces
  • cooking oil1 tbsp
  • bulb of medium sized onion, sliced1
  • garlic, sliced3 cloves
  • tauchu (fermented soya beans)1 tbsp
  • tamarind, squeezed in 1 cup of water, drain for the juice0.5 tbsp
  • red chilli, sliced lengthwise 3/4 way ,in half & deseeded1
  • salt1 tsp
  • sugar1 tsp
  • ~Method~

Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat oil in a small pan. Sautee' onions & garlic till soft.

  2. 2.

    Put in the tauchu and tamarind juice.

  3. 3.

    As soon as the water boils, add the salt, sugar & red chilli.

  4. 4.

    Immerse the deep-fried, triangle tofu into the tofu gravy.

  5. 5.

    Enjoy with hot white rice.