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Tahu Kecap (Fried Tofu in Sweet Soy Sauce) – Easy Comfort Food with a Twist

Tahu Kecap is a cozy Indonesian dish with fried tofu tossed in sweet soy sauce. Learn the recipe, healthier swaps, high-protein option, and macros.
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Ingredients

  • 4 cloves garlic bawang putih, sliced
  • 4 shallots bawang merah, sliced
  • 2 red chilies cabe merah, sliced
  • 2 green chilies cabe hijau, sliced
  • Cooking oil for frying minyak
  • 3 tablespoons kecap manis sweet soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon light soy sauce kecap asin
  • Salt garam and black pepper (lada) to taste
  • 1 block tofu tahu, cut into cubes

Instructions

  • Prep the tofu: Cut tofu into bite-sized cubes and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Fry until golden: Heat oil in a pan and fry tofu until golden and crispy outside but still soft inside. Remove and set aside.
  • Cook the aromatics: In the same pan, sauté garlic and shallots until fragrant. Add red and green chilies and stir for another minute.
  • Sauce it up: Stir in kecap manis, light soy sauce, a pinch of salt, and black pepper.
  • Bring it together: Add the tofu back to the pan and toss until coated with the glossy sauce.
  • Serve: Best enjoyed warm with steamed rice or noodles.