Fried Tofu In Sweet Soya Sauce

This dish is originally from Central Java, Indonesia - particularly in a small city called Kudus - where my mum was born :)

What you need:

4 blocks of traditional tofu, cut into 4 sections and each section to cut into 2 parts

cabbage - thinly sliced

bean sprouts - blanched

fried shallots

oil to deep fry the tofu

For the sauce:

ground peanuts

sweet soya sauce

sugar

2 cloves of garlic - crushed

a little water

1 bird's eye chilli - crushed

Deep fry the tofu til golden brown - set aside

To make the sauce: mix all ingredients - adjust taste

Arrange fried tofu on a serving plate

Arrange cabbage, bean sprouts and pour the sauce, sprinkle with fried shallots

Serve