Tahu Cabe Garam: A Simple and Delicious Indonesian Dish

  INDONESIAN DISH: TAHU CABE GARAM

Tahu Cabe Garam is a simple and delicious food that we can cook in a short time. As the name suggests, Tahu Cabe Garam is a food made from tofu which is then stir-fried using chili and salt. This food has a unique taste, namely a crunchy texture on the outside and soft on the inside, besides that, it also has a savory and spicy taste.

Apart from having a delicious taste, Tahu Cabe Garam is also a simple dish at an affordable price that can be cooked by everyone. This is because the ingredients and tools to cook Tahu Cabe Garam are quite easy to get. Even students or boarding house students who don't have a stove can still cook this dish using an electric pan.

Tools and Ingredients 

The tools and ingredients required to prepare Tahu Cabe Garam are listed below.

TOOLS:

• Electric pan
• Spatula
• Knife
• Cutting board
• Bowl
• Spoon
• Plating plate

INGREDIENTS:

1pcs white tofu box

1pcs all-purpose seasoning flour

5 cloves of garlic

10 cayenne peppers

1 pcs flavoring

2 tsp salt

½ tsp white pepper

2 pcs spring onions (optional)

Steps for Making a Delicious Tahu Cabe Garam 

The way for making Tahu Cabe Garam is divided into two steps: the first is to make crispy tofu, and the second is to make Tahu Cabe Garam.

a. How to make Crispy Tofu

1. Wash the white tofu and then cut into cubes 
2. Pour the seasoning flour into a bowl
3. Add a pinch of seasoning and white pepper to add a savory and delicious taste
4. Add a little water then stir the flour mixture until smooth
5. After that, put the tofu cubes into the mixture and cover up with all-purpose flour
6. Meanwhile, heat the oil using a stove. If you don't have a stove, you can use an electric pan
7. Once the oil is hot, fry the tofu until golden brown
8. Then remove the tofu and drain.

b. How to make Tahu Cabe Garam

1. Finely chop the garlic and slice the red cayenne pepper
2. Heat the frying oil
3. Once hot, add sauteed garlic until fragrant
4. Add the sliced ​​cayenne pepper and sauté briefly
5. Then, add the crispy tofu that we have made
6. Add salt and seasoning to taste and stir until smooth
7. After mixing well, remove from heat and serve on a serving plate

There are several additional ingredients that can be used to make the taste of Tahu Cabe Garam more delicious when eaten, including:

1. Onions, finely sliced
2. Onions, finely sliced
3. Oyster mushrooms, finely sliced
4. Paprika, finely sliced

Tips and tricks

There are several tips that can be used when cooking Tahu Cabe Garam, namely

1. Use the best quality tofu
2. Mix cornstarch and all-purpose seasoning flour with the aim of making the tofu crispier
3. For those who don't like food that is too spicy, you can stir-fry the cayenne pepper until cooked so that it is not too spicy

    Well, this is a simple, economical, and of course delicious food recipe that you can easily try at home. Tahu Cabe Garam is very suitable as a companion to eating warm rice and is also suitable as a snack in leisure time. One side dish that is suitable to be eaten with Tahu Cabe Garam is Vegetable Soup. See a simple recipe for Vegetable Soup. Good luck, and don't forget to leave a comment below if you have tried cooking Tahu Cabe Garam! Everyone can cook!