Savor an irresistible, plant-forward Indonesian street food staple with this authentic Tahu Isi (Stuffed Tofu) recipe. This classic treat takes thick white tofu blocks, marinates them in savory garlic powder, deep-frys them until firm, hollows out the centers, and stuffs them with vegetables before deep-frying in a crisp coating.
These savory stuffed tofu parcels pair their crispy outer skins with our favorite street-style snacks, matching the approach in our popular fish-paste stuffed parcels: Batagor (Fried Tofu Fish Meat). If you enjoy traditional egg tofu blocks fried with cornstarch and tossed in five-spice powder instead, try our Hong Kong Style Egg Tofu With Spicy Salt.
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Key Ingredients
- Thick White Tofu Blocks: Cut into neat uniform parcels and hollowed out on one side to construct a sturdy casing well for the vegetable filling.
- Savory Garlic Marinade: Infused with white pepper and sea salt to thoroughly season the inner tofu flesh before hitting the hot oil.
- Instant Coating Batter: Forms a paper-thin, light, and ultra-crisp golden skin crust that seals the stuffed parcels perfectly.
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