How to Make Indonesian Tofu Omelet with Sweet Peanut Sauce - Tahu Telur Asian Cooking Recipe Cuisine

Indonesia Tofu Omelet with Sweet Peanut Sauce (Tahu Telur)

This recipe was taken from centuries old cooking techniques and when possible applied modern cooking methods and/or ingredients.  It uses Asian cooking styles, Asian Spices, Asian Sauces and Asian Ingredients.  The style of cooking may have a slight alteration while still maintaining the dish's overall purpose.  In this blog we touch on recipes that may be predominant for the Chinese Cuisines.  We will also share recipes based upon country, or regions such as: Burma, Cambodia, Indian, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet and Vietnam.  Some cuisines are considered South Asian, South East Asian dishes, Central Asian and/or Middle Eastern and may not be strictly connected to a specific country or culture.

Recipe makes for 4-6 Servings

2 tbsp vegetable oil

2 garlic cloves, thinly-sliced lenthwise

2 tsp smooth peanut butter

1 tsp black shrimp paste

3 tbsp hot water

3 tbsp Indonesian sweet soy sauce

2 tsp lime juice

1 red Thail chili, cut into round

4 eggs

pinch of salt

14 oz firm tofu, drained and cut into 2x2.5-inch squares

1 tbsp vegetable oil

Directions:

Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add garlic and cook until golden brown and crispy. Make sure it doesn’t burn. Scoop up garlic and drain on paper towels. When garlic cool enough to handle crush with a fork.

Combine the peanut butter and shrimp paste in a small bowl. Pour in the hot water and mix into a smooth paste by squishing the peanut butter and paste against the side of the bowl with a spoon. When well-blended, add the crushed garlic, soy sauce, lime juice and chili and mix thoroughly. 

Beat the eggs with salt in a bowl. Fold in the tofu gently into the eggs. Return skillet to medium-high heat. Pour in egg mixture and spread out the tofu as evenly as possible. Cook the eggs until the underside is golden brown and the edges are starting to crisp up.

Flip the omelet and cook for another 2 minutes or until the underside is golden brown and cooked to your liking. Pour sauce over the omelet and garnish with celery leaves.

For the adventurous palate, a great side dish that compliments this recipe is Jaew Bong.  Discover more about Jaew Bong, check out www.jaewbong.com.

Enjoy..

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