Showing posts with label Side Dishes and Condiment. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Side Dishes and Condiment. Show all posts

Monday, October 18, 2010

My Colorful Salad

Do you think that my salad is colorful? This is the way I present my salad and of course my favorite one. I serve this with any bake or barbecue meat. Making salad is very easy, is it right? You pretty much can put anything on it, but this is the way I make my own salad.

Here is the recipe and maybe give you some ideas.

Please don't hesitate to drop me any comments or questions regarding this recipe, I need it to improve my cooking in the future. Thank you :-)

Source: my creation

What you need:
- salad mix or green lettuce, washed it
- avocado
- tomato
- cucumber
- dried cranberries
- ground pepper corn
- your favorite of salad dressing

How to make it:
- clean all of the vegetables ingredients, exclude avocado.
- mix all of the ingredients, and serve your salad when it is still fresh. Enjoy.

Preparation: less than 10 minutes



Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Friday, August 14, 2009

Steamed String Beans with mushroom sauce (Buncis siram saus jamur)


I have no idea what I have to cook for lunch. I checked refrigerate have little bit of mushrooms, and string beans. I have to cook them before they're going bad.

This lunch I made Chicken with hoisim sauce and this dish as side dish. Because we need fiber in our dish, so I always try to serve vegetables in our dishes.

Here, I will share the recipe with you and maybe give you some ideas.

Please don't hesitate to drop me any comments or questions regarding this recipe, I need it to improve my cooking in the future. Thank you :-)

Source : my creation

What you need :

- 1/2 lb string beans, steamed until almost tender, set aside.
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 teaspoon ground ginger or 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoon oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/3 cup water or chicken broth
- 1 stalk green onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup diced onion.
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixture with water
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil + 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil for saute
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- salt
- white pepper





Make it :

1. In a hot wok, add oil+sesame oil, saute garlic and ginger for 1 minute. Add mushroom and onion, saute for 1 minute.
2. Add water/chicken broth, oyster sauce, soy sauce, salt, green onion, white pepper. Let simmer for 2 minutes. Don't forget to taste.
3. Pour mixture cornstarch+water into the sauce, stir gently until thicken. Let simmer for 1 minutes.
4. In a plate, put steamed string beans then pour the sauce over the top. Serve immediately. Enjoy.

Preparation : 10 minutes
Cooking : 10 minutes

Servings : 2 servings.

Monday, August 3, 2009

Stir-Fried String Beans and Tofu

Craving for tofu today and actually I have little bit of tofu in refrigerator. This recipe's spices originally base on Sapo Tofu Recipe, but I made little bit adjustment for the best taste.

You can substitute string beans with another vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, carrot.

Here, I will share the recipe with you and maybe give you some ideas.

Please don't hesitate to drop me any comments or questions regarding this recipe, I need it to improve my cooking in the future. Thank you :-)

Source : many sources then I modified.

What you need :

- 1/2 lb Medium Firm Tofu, sliced into 2x2 inches pieces
- 1 piece chicken thigh, sliced into bite size
- 1 stalk green onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 teaspoon ground ginger or 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- 1/2 cup peas
- 1/2 lbs string beans
- 2 teaspoon oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoon fish sauce
- oil for fried the tofu
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil + 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil for saute
- salt
- sugar
- white and black pepper
- 1/3 cup water or chicken stock
- chili paste, if you wish spicy taste
- fried onion for garnish, you can buy at Asian Store and actually last week I found it at Trader Joe's grocery store.

Note : 1 US cup = 236.588237 ml

Make it :

1. Fried tofu until little bit brown at both side. Set aside.
2. Bring a wok into hot, add peanut oil+sesame oil, add garlic, saute for about 10 seconds, add ginger, saute gently.
3. Add chicken, saute and let it the chicken cooked. Add water, let it simmer for about 2 minutes.
4. Add string beans, saute occasionally until half way cooked, add oyster sauce, fish oil, peas, tofu, chili paste. Saute gently.
5. Adjust taste with salt, sugar and black+white pepper. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
6. Remove it into prepared baking dish, garnish with fried onion, serve immediately with steamed rice. Enjoy.

Preparation : 15 minutes
Cooking : 20 minutes

Servings : 2-3 servings



Friday, February 27, 2009

Easy Sauteed Baby Spinach with soy sauce

I like to visit people recipe, but mostly I took the idea then I made with my own style and taste.

This time, I made many changes for this recipe, I substitute water with vegetable broth, then add little bit ABC's sweet soy sauce and sliced green onion.

I'm not sure, this recipe had same taste with the original recipe or not, but I got delicious taste with my own style.

This dish is very easy and quick from preparation until cook proses. You will love this one.

Here, I will share the recipe with you and maybe give you some ideas.

Please don't hesitate to drop me any comments or questions regarding this recipe, I need it to improve my cooking in the future. Thank you :-)

Source : Elle's MP site modified by D3sy

What you need :

- a bunch baby spinach, cleaned then cut into 2 pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- a stalk green onion, thinly slice
- 50 ml vegetable broth or chicken or beef broth
- 2  tablespoon soy sauces
- 1 spoonful oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon ABC's sweet soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- ground pepper
- oil for saute

Make it :

1. Bring oil into hot, then saute garlic until aromatic.
2. Add green onion, saute for 1 minute then add broth , soy sauce + sweet soy sauce, salt, pepper. Let it simmer about 2 minutes. Don't forget to taste.
3. Add sliced baby spinach, saute gently until soak into the sauce. Then remove from the heat.
4. Place on prepared dish, serve hot with other side dishes.

Preparation : 5 minutes
Cooking : 10 minutes

Servings : 2 servings


Deep-fried mixed yellow sweet corn, green onion and celery ( Bakwan Jagung )

This dish is one of traditional Indonesia side dishes, but maybe some of Javanese people said if this is you can eat as a snack, too. That wasn't wrong.

My grandmother was cook this for us as a side dish but we eat it too as a snack. :-)

Here, I will share the recipe with you and maybe give you some ideas.

Please don't hesitate to drop me any comments or questions regarding this recipe, I need it to improve my cooking in the future. Thank you :-)

Source : my family's recipe

What you need :

- 10 oz yellow sweet corn, smashed little bit with spoon
- 1 stalk celery, thinly slice
- 1 stalk green onion, thinly slice
- 1 big cloves shallots, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/3 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Java Zedoary powder or Kencur powder - available at Asian store
- 1/2 tablespoon chili paste, skip if you don't like spicy taste
- 2 tablespoon all purpose flour
- 5 tablespoon of water, for dissolve
- oil for frying

Make it :

1. Combine : mix all ingredients into a bowl, don't forget to taste.
2. Bring oil into hot, take a spoon the mixed ingredients then place into hot oil.
3. Let it cook until both side are golden brown.
3. Serve hot. Enjoy. :-)

Preparation : 5 minutes
Cooking : 10 minutes

Servings : 8-10 pieces

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Steamed Broccoli and Cauliflower with sweet and sour sauce ( Rebusan Brokoli dan Bunga Kol siram saus asam manis)

I made some modified from the original recipe. I adding broccoli and pour the sauce on top of the steamed cauliflower and broccoli.

This recipe is healthy and easy from preparation until cooking process.

Here, I will share the recipe with you and maybe give you some ideas.

Please don't hesitate to drop me any comments or questions regarding this recipe, I need it to improve my cooking in the future. Thank you :-)

Source : Elle's MP site modified by Desy

What you need :

- 2 cup broccoli, wash and trim ends part
- 2 cup trim cauliflower
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dice onion
- 1 stalk green onion, thinly slice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- sugar, salt and white pepper for taste
- oil for saute
- 100 ml chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolve with 2 tablespoon of water

Make it :

1. Steam broccoli and cauliflower for 2 minutes, better if this veggies are crunchy. Drain, place into preparation dish and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, in a hot wok, add oil and garlic, saute gently for 2 minutes then add onion, saute for 2 minutes and use cooperate heat.
3. Add chicken broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, ketchup then saute continuously for 3 minutes.
4. Adjust taste with salt, sugar and pepper. 
5. Let it simmer for 1 minutes then add mixed cornstarch and water into sauce. Saute gently then remover from the heat.
6. Pour into the steamed vegetables and serve hot. Enjoy.

Preparation : 5 minutes
Cooking : 15 minutes

Servings : 2 servings

Friday, January 23, 2009

Steamed Asparagus with Oyster Sauce ( Asparagus Saus Tiram)

Yesterday I cooked Chinese Food. I made Black Pepper Beef and Asparagus as the side dishes.
This dishes is easy to make from preparation until cooking process.

You can cook another vegetables with this recipe for example 
Here, I will share the recipe with you and maybe give you some ideas.

Please don't hesitate to drop me any comments or questions regarding this recipe, I need it to improve my cooking in the future. Thank you :-)

Source : Soul food

What you need :

- a bunch Asparagus, maybe about 1/2 lb, cut 1/2 inches ends part
- 1 stalk green onion, thinly slice
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly slice
- 1/3 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 spoonful Oyster Sauce
- 150 ml chicken stock
- salt and white pepper
- oil for saute
- 2 teaspoon corn starch dissolve with 1 tablespoon of water, i skip it.

Make it :

1. Steam asparagus for 5 minutes. Drain then place into preparation dish. Set aside.
2. Meanwhile in a hot skillet add little bot of oil then saute garlic and ginger for 3 minutes.
3. Add chicken stock and oyster sauce. Adjust taste with salt and pepper. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
4. If you wish thick sauce, you can add mixed corn starch and water. Stir frequently and let it simmer for 3 minutes.
5. Pour the sauce on top of steamed asparagus. Serve warm and enjoy.

Preparation : 5 minutes
Cooking : 15 minutes

Servings : 2 servings


Thursday, January 15, 2009

Spicy potato shrimp ( Balado Kentang Udang )

This dish suppose to be spicy but this time i adding more tomatoes so you will get sweet taste with little bit of spicy taste.

You can substitute shrimp with chicken or beef or squid.

Here, I will share the recipe with you and maybe give you some ideas.

Please don't hesitate to drop me any comments or questions regarding this recipe, I need it to improve my cooking in the future. Thank you :-)

Source : Soul food

What you need :

- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled from the jacket
- 1 piece big potato, peeled, dice
- 2 pieces big tomatoes, dice
- 5 cloves shallots, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoon sambal oeleg, skip it if you don't like spicy and substitute with pepper or diced  jalapeno
- 1/2 cup water
- sugar
- salt
- oil for saute

Make it :

1. In a hot skillet, add oil then saute shallots for approximate 3 minutes. Add tomato and sambal oeleg, saute gently then add water and potato. Cook under cooperate heat.
2. Meanwhile potato almost tender then add shrimp, saute continuously and cook until water evaporate also reduce the heat.
3. Adjust taste with sugar and salt.
4. Place into prepared dish and serve with steamed rice and vegetables. Enjoy.

Preparation : 5 minutes
Cooking : 30 minutes

Servings : 2 servings


Monday, December 15, 2008

Chicken Gravy from Pan Drippings - Roasted Chicken


This dish is complement for the roasted chicken.
You can pour on top of the sliced chicken or massed potatoes.

Here, I will share the recipe with you and maybe give you some ideas.

Please don't hesitate to drop me any comments or questions regarding this recipe, I need it to improve my cooking in the future. Thank you :-)

Source : butterball.com modified by Desy &Tim

What you need :

- 1/4 cup Chicken Pan drippings - i added more
- 3 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch, place into bowl and dissolve with 3 tablespoon cold water
- cooked, finely chopped giblets from chicken - optional
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

Make it :

- Place pan drippings and chopped garlic in medium saucepan
- Blend mixing cornstarch into pan drippings. Gradually blend in broth until smooth.
- Bring into boil. Reduce the heat to low. Simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add finely chopped cooked giblets, if desire.

Servings : 16 servings
Cook Method : Boil/Simmer
Preparation : 10 minutes
Cooking : 10 minutes or less

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Portobello Mushroom Saute (Tumis Jamur Portobello)

This is another easy and quick to prepare and cook mushroom.
This dish is serve with steam rice and oven fried chicken.

Here, I will share the recipe with you and maybe give you some ideas.

Please don't hesitate to drop me any comments or questions regarding this recipe, I need it to improve my cooking in the future. Thank you :-)

Source : soul food

What you need :

- 1 portobello mushroom cap, halved and thinly sliced.
- 1 piece jalapeno, seeded and diced
- 3 cloves shallots, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 stalk green onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger or 1 cm fresh ginger
- sweet soy sauce - or you can substitute with regular soy sauce + sugar
- salt
- ground pepper
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 teaspoon oil and 1 teaspoon butter, for saute

D3sy's Kitchen Tips :
- You could cut off the black portion on the cap before using the mushroom. It won't affect the flavour.


Make it :

1. Add oil and butter to the pan. Add garlic, shallots, ginger and saute 2 to 3 minutes under moderate heat.
2. Add mushroom, green onion, sliced jalapeno, water and season with salt, pepper and sweet soy sauce. Saute mushroom 6-7 minutes.
3. Cook for 2 minutes. Transfer mushroom to a serving plate. Enjoy.

Preparation : 5 minutes
Cooking : 10 minutes
Servings : 2 servings



Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Acar Kuning Segar ( Cucumber and Carrot Pickle )


This is Indonesian pickle's version. This dish made from sliced cucumber, sliced carrot and served with light gravy. 
This dish is perfect as side dish for yellow rice or chicken satay.
It has sweet, sour and little bit tangy taste. 

Here, I will share the recipe with you and maybe give you some ideas.

Please don't hesitate to drop me any comments or questions regarding this recipe, I need it to improve my cooking in the future. Thank you. :-)

Source : my family recipe modified by Desy

What you need :

- 1 piece big cucumber, peeled, sliced into 1x2-inches pieces
- 1 piece big carrot, peeled, sliced into 1x2-inches pieces
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 2 cloves shallots, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger or 2 cm fresh ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric or 1 cm fresh turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon granulated white sugar
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 3 pieces Thai Chili, if you desire

Make it :

1. In a pot, bring water into boil then add garlic, shallots, ginger and turmeric. Let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
2. Add carrot, let it half way cooked. Then add cucumber and Thai chili. Let it cook until cucumber and carrot are tender enough but do not overdone. 
3. Add sugar, salt and white vinegar. Don't forget to taste. Let it simmer for another 2 minutes then remove from the heat.
4. Serve warm with another dishes.

Preparation : 5 minutes
Cooking : 10 minutes
Servings : 2-3 servings

Monday, December 1, 2008

Sauteed Green beans with Mushroom and Shrimp ( Tumis Buncis plus Jamur dan Udang )


Here, I will share the recipe with you and maybe give you some ideas.

Please don't hesitate to drop me any comments or questions regarding this recipe, I need it to improve my cooking in the future. Thank you :-)

Source : Soul food

What you need :

- 1 lb Green beans, cut ends
- 1 cup cooked shrimps
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 stalk green onion, sliced into 1-inches pieces
- 1 cup button mushroom, sliced into 1-inches pieces
- 2 tablespoon oyster sauce
- salt
- freshly ground pepper and white ground pepper
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1 tablespoon oil or butter for saute


Make it :

1. In hot skillet, add oil or butter, minced garlic then saute for another 2 minutes or until lightly brown under low heat.
2. Add the green beans, saute gently then add water, oyster sauce, and green onion. Let it cooked until the green bean are tender but not overdone.
3. While the green bean half way cooked, add the mushroom and shrimps, mix it.
4. Let it cook until water are dissolve.
5. Adjust the taste with salt and pepper.
6. Remove from the heat then serve hot with another dishes.

Preparation : 5 minutes
Cooking : 25 minutes
Servings : 2-3 servings

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Deep Fried Mashed Potatoes and combine with Turkey, Green Onion and Celery ( Perkedel kentang plus daging Turkey )

Here, I will share the recipe with you and maybe give you some ideas.

Please don't hesitate to drop me any comments or questions regarding this recipe, I need it to improve my cooking in the future. Thank you :-)

Source : my family recipe modified by Desy

What you need :

- 1 cup mashed potatoes - i made from 1 piece big potato
- 1/2 cup finely chopped turkey
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 1 stalk green onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fried onion - available at Asian store
- salt and ground pepper
- oil for frying
- 1 egg, place in a bowl, stirring gently with fork

Note : If you don't find fried onion, you can substitute with chopped shallots.

Make it :

- Combine the ingredients into a bowl. Gradually blended until smooth. Don't forget to taste. Shape into 1- 1 1/2 inch ball. Repeat until remaining dough.
- In a skillet, bring oil to hot.  Take a ball then dipping into mixing egg then fried it until golden brown at both side. Repeat for the remaining balls.
- Served hot.

Preparation : 10 minutes
Cooking : 10 minutes
Servings : 6-7 pieces

Monday, November 3, 2008

Easy and Simple Veggies sauteed with Onion

Here, I will share the recipe with you and maybe give you some ideas.

Please don't hesitate to drop me any comments or questions regarding this recipe, I need it to improve my cooking in the future. Thank you :-)

Source : Food Network website modified by Desy

What you need :

- 300 gram or 1 1/2 cup of broccoli, cut the edges 
- 300 gram or 1 1/2 cup of string bean, cut the edges 
- 2 pieces big tomato, cut into quartered 
- 1/2 part from 1 big chunk sweet onion, thinly slice 
- freshly ground pepper
- salt 
- olive oil or butter for saute

Make It 

English version
- In boiled hot water, add the green bean, cook for another 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In boiled hot water, add the broccoli, cook for another 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat butter or oil on hot skillet then add and saute onion until golden brown for another 3 minutes.
- Add broccoli, string bean into skillet. Toss it and adjust the taste with salt and pepper.
- Let it cooked through fro another 2 minutes then add tomato. Remove from heat.
- Serve hot as side dishes :-) 

D3sy's Kitchen Tips :
- You can added Santa Maria Barbecue Seasoning if you desire.
- You can substitute with any kind of veggies.

Indonesia version

- Didalam air panas, rebus buncis selama 3 menit. Buang airnya dan sisihkan.
- Didalam air panas, rebus brokoli selama 2 menit. Buang airnya dan sisihkan.
- Panaskan mentega atau minyak untuk menumis bawang bombai hingga harum dan berwarna coklat keemasan.
- Masukkan brokoli dan buncis, aduk rata. Tambahkan garam dan merica, cicipi.
- Masukkan tomat, aduk, angkat dari api.
- Sajikan panas sebagai pelengkap hidangan utama.

Preparation : 5 minutes
Cooking : 7 minutes

Servings : 2 servings

Thursday, October 30, 2008

Green Spring Veggies

Here, I will share the recipe with you and maybe give you some ideas.

Please don't hesitate to drop me any comments or questions regarding this recipe, I need it to improve my cooking in the future. Thank you :-)

Source : Barefoot Contessa - Food Network modified by Desy

What you need :
- 1/4 pound Asparagus, ends removed
- 1/4 pound broccoli, ends removed 
- 3 cloves shallots, minced
- 2 tablespoon butter 
- 1 tablespoon olive oil 
- salt 
- freshly ground pepper 

Make it :

English version
- Add the broccoli into boiling hot water, cook for another 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Add the asparagus into boiling hot water, cook for another 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the butter and oil in large skillet, then saute shallots until golden brown.
- Add the drained vegetables into skillet, then add salt, pepper and toss.
- Cook just until  the vegetables heated through.
- Serve hot.

Indonesia version
- Rebus brokoli didalam air panas, selama 2 menit. Tiriskan dan sisihkan.
- Rebus asparagus didalam air panas selama 2 menit. Tiriskan dan sishkan.
- Didalam wajan panas, tumis bawang merah dengan mentaga dan minyak hingga kecoklatan.
- Masukkan sayuran yg sudah ditiriskan, tambahkan garam dan merica bubuk dan aduk rata.
- Masak hingga bumbu menyatu keseluruh sayuran.
- Sajikan hangat.

Preparation : 10 minutes
Cooking : 10 minutes

Servings : 4 servings



Monday, October 27, 2008

Dadar Telur (Javanese Style Omelete)


This is side dish for fried rice, stir fry noodles or Indonesia's yellow rice and easy to prepare this dish.

What you need :
- 1 large egg
- pinch a salt
- 1 tbsp oil or butter for fry

Make it :
- in small bowl, beat together an egg and a pinch of salt
- heat butter or oil until just hot enough then pour the egg mixture.
- continue cooking until egg are cooked enought
- flip into another side then continue cooking for another 1 minutes.
- remove from the heat.
- Let it rest for another 5 minutes then cut into 1/2 inch pieces.


Preparation : 2 minutes
Cooking : 3 minutes

Friday, October 24, 2008

Indonesia's rice dumpling and wrapped with aluminum foil ( Lontong bungkus aluminum foil )

Here, I will share the recipe with you and maybe give you some ideas.

Please don't hesitate to drop me any comments or questions regarding this recipe, I need it to improve my cooking in the future. Thank you :-)

Source : Tatie_Sby MP site modified by desy

What you need :

- 1 cup rice
- water
- aluminum foil
- tooth pick

Make it :

English version
- In sauce pan, cook rice and water until water are dissolve. While you put rice into sauce pan, look high of the rice. This is for measurement how much you need to adding the water. Add for another 2-3 hight from the rice.
- Let cook for another 10 minutes, then let it rest for another 5 minutes.
- Prepare the aluminum foil, scoop and wrap the rice into foil.
- Give for another 2-3 times wrapped, this is for make sure the rice isn't come out.
- Don't forget to close the side also. Give 2-3 small poke in every side used a tooth pick.
- Cook into sauce pan, adding water and until cover the wrap.
- Cook for another 2-3 hours, adding water every time the water are shrink.

Note : water should be cover the rice wrap.

Indonesia version
1. Masak beras dengan air, ketinggian air sekitar 2-3x dari tinggi beras dari dasar panci.
2. Masak hingga butiran beras menjadi lebih besar dari beras yg masih mentah dan agak sedikit lengket satu sama lain, atau orang jawa bilang beras karon.
3. Angkat dari kompor, biarkan selama 5 menit.
4. Bungkus dengan alumunium foil, aku gulung sebanyak 3 gulungan.
5. Gak perlu terlalu ditekan pada saat memasukkan beras masak, asal rapi didalam gulungan, dan agak sedikit ditekan pd saat melipat dibagian ujung.
6. Tusuk/buat lubang kecil dengan permukaan dengan menggunakan tusuk gigi, proses ini membantu air sedikit masuk kedalam lontong.
7. Masak didalam panci, dan berikan air hingga lontong terendam.
8. Setiap 30-45 menit tambahkan air, apabila air berkurang/ tidak merendam lontong.
9. Masak selama 2-3 jam (tergantung banyaknya lontong).
10. Lontong siap dipakai :-)

Cooking Time : 2 hours 15 minutes

Servings : 2 pcs ( 65 x 35 mm )

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Tahu Bacem ( Fried Tofu cooked with Brown Sugar and Soy Sauce)

Here, I will share the recipe with you and maybe give you some ideas.

Please don't hesitate to drop me any comments or questions regarding this recipe, I need it to improve my cooking in the future. Thank you :-)


What you need :

- 7 onz Tofu, diagonal sliced
- oil for fried

Seasoning ingredients :
- 4 cloves garlic, minced 
- 4 cloves shallots, minced 
- 1 tabspoon ground coriander 
- 2 tabelspoon ABC's sweet soy sauce 
- 1 teaspoon tamarind 
- 1 teaspoon salt 
- 2 teaspoon palm sugar or brown sugar 
- 150 ml of water 



Make it :

English version
- In a hot skillet, mix all seasoning ingredients, don't forget to taste then place tofu.
- Let it simmer and until dissolve, don't forget to flip the tofu in every 2 minutes.
- After the seasoning dissolve, add little but of oil (just enough to fried), then fried the tofu until change the color to be brown or for another 3 minutes.
- Serve hot as side dishes or as a snack ;-)

Indonesia version
- Didalam wajan panas, campurkan semua bahan bumbu, jangan lupa cicipi, kemudian masukkan tahu.
- Biarkan hingga mendidih dan bumbu meresap, dan jangan lupa untuk membalik sisi tahu setiap 2 menit.
- Setelah bumbu meresap, masukkan sedikit minyak(cukup untuk menggoreng), kemudian goreng tahu hingga kecoklatan.
- Sajikan hangat sebagai makanan pendamping atau snack ;-)

Preparation : 5 minutes
Cooking : 20 minutes

Servings : 10 small pieces