Binondo Style Tahu Goreng

Ingredients for Binondo Style Tahu Goreng

• 2 pieces tofu, 250 g each
• Oil, for deep-frying
• 1 small cucumber, julienned
• 1 small white onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons peanuts
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• Chopped coriander, for garnish
• Sambal oelek, to serve
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons Chinkiang vinegar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons kecap manis
• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• Oil, for sauteing

How to cook Binondo Style Tahu Goreng

1. 1.Heat enough oil for deep-frying in a wok or deep fryer to 180 C.
2. 2.Drain the tofu thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels, then fry until the outside is golden and crisp; remove and drain.
3. 3.In a bowl, mix the water, Chinkiang vinegar, soy sauce, kecap manis, and dark brown sugar until the sugar is mostly dissolved.
4. 4.Heat a little oil in a saucepan over low heat and gently saute the minced garlic until fragrant, then pour in the sauce mixture.
5. 5.Raise the heat to medium, bring the sauce to a boil, and simmer for 2 minutes until slightly rounded in flavor.
6. 6.Score the tops of the fried tofu so the sauce can seep in, place on plates, and spoon the hot sauce over them.
7. 7.Top with cucumber, white onion, peanuts, sesame seeds, coriander, and sambal oelek before serving.