Tahu dan Tempe Bacem (Braised Spiced Tofu and Tempeh)
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Indonesian
Prep Time: 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 1 hourhour
Total Time: 1 hourhour10 minutesminutes
Servings: 4servings
Author: Marvellina
Tahu dan Tempe Bacem (Braised Spiced Tofu and Tempeh)-Tofu and Tempeh are braised in aromatic spices and herbs and then pan-fried for a healthier version.
Place spices to grind in a food processor and grind into a paste. Add a bit oil to help it goes if needed
Braising the tofu and tempe:
Place the cut tofu and tempeh inside a large pot, add in 4 cups of coconut water until it just barely covers the tofu and tempeh. Add more if it's not enough. Add ground spices, bay leaves, and seasonings. Bring to a boil and then lower to let them gently simmer until the water evaporates half and then turn the tofu and tempeh over and boil until the water is almost all evaporated and the spices are absorbed
Remove from the pot and let them cool down
Pan frying tofu and tempe:
Preheat oil and pan fried the tofu on all sides until golden brown before serving and serve with chili if you like