Name: Authentic Tahu Isi Recipe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Singapore
Ingredients: *For the Tofu:**; 10 pieces of medium-firm tofu (square, approx. 2-inch size); 3 cups vegetable oil (for deep frying); *For the Filling:**; 1 cup shredded cabbage; 1 medium carrot, julienned; 1/2 cup bean sprouts; 2 stalks Chinese chives, chopped (optional); 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 shallot, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander; *For the Peanut Sauce:**; 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, ground (smooth or chunky texture); 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons palm sugar (or brown sugar); 1 tablespoon tamarind paste, mixed with 2 tbsp water; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 shallot, minced; 1-2 dried red chilies, soaked and blended (adjust to taste); 1/2 teaspoon salt

Tahu Isi 🇸🇬 Singapore

Deep-fried tofu stuffed with a mixture of vegetables, often served with a sweet and spicy peanut sauce.

Fried Vegetarian

Made with

Tofu vegetables peanut sauce

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