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Tahu Tek (Surabaya Tofu with Petis Peanut Sauce)
Tahu Tek Surabaya
Fried tofu, rice cake, potato and omelette snipped into pieces with scissors (tek-tek), then covered in Surabaya's petis peanut sauce.
- Time
- 40 min
- Serves
- 4 people
- Origin
- East Java
- Type
- Vegetables, Soto & Soups
Ingredients
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Sauce
To serve
How to Make
Grind the garlic, chillies and salt.
Add the peanuts and grind fine.
Add the petis and sweet soy sauce and thin with water until thick.
Snip the tofu, rice cake, potato and omelette onto a plate.
Add bean sprouts and cucumber and pour over the petis sauce.
Sprinkle with fried shallots and serve with crackers.
Kitchen tip
Black shrimp petis from Sidoarjo gives the most authentic flavour.
Questions
Where does Tahu Tek (Surabaya Tofu with Petis Peanut Sauce) come from?
Tahu Tek Surabaya is a traditional dish from East Java (capital: Surabaya), in the Java region of Indonesia.
How long does Tahu Tek (Surabaya Tofu with Petis Peanut Sauce) take to make?
It takes about 40 min in total to make 4 servings, including preparation.
What is the secret to a good Tahu Tek (Surabaya Tofu with Petis Peanut Sauce)?
Black shrimp petis from Sidoarjo gives the most authentic flavour.