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Name: Authentic Tahu Goreng Penyet Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Singapore
Ingredients: *For the Tofu:**; 4 blocks firm tofu (approx. 400g total); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1 cup cornstarch; 4 cups vegetable oil (for deep frying); *For the Sambal Tahu (Chili Paste):**; 10 large red chilies (deseeded for less heat); 5 bird's eye chilies (adjust to spice preference); 5 shallots, peeled; 4 cloves garlic, peeled; 1 tablespoon dried shrimp paste (belacan), toasted; 2 tablespoons tamarind paste (asam jawa), mixed with 4 tablespoons water and strained; 1 tablespoon palm sugar (gula melaka) or brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons cooking oil; *For Serving:**; 4 cups cooked jasmine rice; 1 cup cucumber slices; 1 cup blanched bean sprouts or kangkong (water spinach)

Tahu Goreng Penyet

🇸🇬 Singapore

Southeast Asia

Deep-fried tofu smashed and served with a spicy chili paste, often accompanied by rice and assorted vegetables.

Fried

Spicy

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