Kapanlagi.com - Kupat tahu is a quite popular dish in Indonesia. Interestingly, there are many variations of kupat tahu recipes that differ in each region. Generally, kupat tahu is served with ketupat, fried tofu, fresh vegetables, and a drizzle of peanut sauce or broth that is appetizing. Each region has its unique way of serving kupat tahu, with diverse ingredients and spices.
Kupat tahu is not only delicious but also very flexible to adjust to your taste. As a refreshing dish, kupat tahu is suitable to be enjoyed at any time, whether for breakfast or lunch. The kupat tahu recipes from various regions each have their own characteristics, yet still provide a delicious and satisfying flavor.
Here are some kupat tahu recipes from various regions that are all delicious. You can choose a recipe that suits the ingredients you have at home or according to your taste.
1. Bandung Tahu Kupat Recipe
Bandung Tofu Ketupat Recipe (credit: flickr)
Bandung tahu kupat is a dish that is famous for its distinctive flavor. This dish combines ketupat, fried tofu, bean sprouts, cabbage, and a delicious peanut sauce. With the addition of sweet soy sauce and a sprinkle of fried shallots, the taste becomes even more delightful.
Here are the steps to make delicious Bandung tahu kupat.
Ingredients:
- 5 pieces of ketupat (can be replaced with lontong)
- 5 pieces of yellow tofu
- 2 handfuls of bean sprouts, trimmed
- 2 stalks of green onions, sliced
- Cabbage to taste, thinly sliced
- Sweet soy sauce to taste
- Fried shallots to taste
- Starch crackers to taste
Peanut Sauce:
- 200 ml water
- 150 gr fried peanuts
- 5 shallots
- 5 cloves of garlic
- 1/2 tsp coriander
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions:
- Cut the tofu into pieces and fry until golden brown, then drain.
- Boil the bean sprouts and cabbage, drain after cooking.
- Pound the shallots, garlic, and coriander until smooth, then add the fried peanuts.
- Boil the peanut sauce with water until it boils, then blend until smooth.
- Arrange the ketupat, tofu, bean sprouts, and cabbage on a plate.
- Pour the prepared peanut sauce over it and add sweet soy sauce.
- Sprinkle with fried shallots and complete with starch crackers.
2. Magelang Tofu Ketupat Recipe
Kupat Tahu Magelang Recipe (credit: flickr)
Magelang tofu ketupat is a delicious dish with a distinctive spicy broth. The ketupat combined with fried tofu, bean sprouts, cucumber, and cabbage provides an interesting texture sensation. With the fresh chili sauce broth, this dish becomes even more delightful.
Follow the steps below to make delicious Magelang tofu ketupat.
Ingredients:
- 2 ketupat
- 1 block of firm tofu, diced and fried
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cabbage, finely sliced
- A handful of bean sprouts, blanched in hot water
- 2 stalks of celery, finely sliced
- Fried shallots and fried peanuts to taste
Broth Seasoning:
- 5 red bird's eye chilies
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 tsp brown sugar, grated
- 1 tsp tamarind
- 2 tbsp sweet soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 stalk of lemongrass
- 2 kaffir lime leaves
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 cup of water
How to Make:
- Blend the garlic and bird's eye chilies, then add all the seasonings to a pot along with the water.
- Bring to a boil, then strain the broth to remove the solids.
- Fry the tofu until golden brown and drain.
- Arrange the ketupat, tofu, bean sprouts, cucumber, and cabbage on a serving plate.
- Pour the strained seasoning broth over the top.
- Garnish with celery, fried shallots, and fried peanuts.
- Serve with additional crackers to taste.
3. Solo Kupat Tahu Recipe
Solo Kupat Tahu (credit: flickr)
Solo Kupat Tahu is a dish with a unique sweet and savory flavor. This dish is complemented by crispy bakwan and tempting brown sugar sauce. With the addition of egg noodles, fried tofu, and cucumber, this meal is very satisfying.
Here is a delicious Solo Kupat Tahu recipe:
Ingredients:
- 2 pieces of ketupat
- 100 g egg noodles
- 50 g white tofu
- 5 sheets of cabbage
- 3 sheets of kaffir lime leaves
- 1 stalk of celery, thinly sliced
- Bird's eye chili to taste
- Cucumber slices (for garnish)
Bakwan Ingredients:
- 10 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 chicken egg
- Carrot, cabbage, and green onion to taste
- Water as needed
- 1 clove of garlic
- Salt and broth powder to taste
Soup Ingredients:
- 400 ml water
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 2 sheets of kaffir lime leaves, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- Sweet soy sauce to taste
How to Make:
- Start by making the bakwan, mix the all-purpose flour, egg, and finely chopped vegetables.
- Fry the bakwan until cooked and drain.
- Boil water with the other soup ingredients until it boils, then strain the broth.
- Fry the tofu until browned and drain.
- Boil the egg noodles until cooked, then drain.
- Arrange the ketupat, noodles, bakwan, tofu, and cucumber slices on a serving plate.
- Pour the sweet sauce over it and sprinkle with fried shallots.
4. Blora Kupat Tahu Recipe
Blora Kupat Tahu Recipe (credit: flickr)
Blora tahu kupat offers a unique flavor with its distinctive peanut sauce. This dish consists of rice cake, fried tofu, bean sprouts, and a rich peanut sauce. With the addition of sliced chives and lime, the taste becomes even fresher.
Here is the recipe and guide on how to make delicious and easy Blora tahu kupat.
Main Ingredients:
- 4 pieces of white/yellow tofu
- 100 gr bean sprouts
- 100 gr peanuts
- 1 bunch of chives
- 50 gr brown sugar/palm sugar
- 2 cloves of garlic
- Red chili/bird's eye chili to taste
- Salt to taste
- 1 lime
Complementary Ingredients:
- Rice cake as needed
- Sweet soy sauce as needed
- Fried shallots as needed
- Water as needed
How to Make:
- Fry the tofu until dry and drain.
- Fry the peanuts and bird's eye chili until cooked.
- Boil the bean sprouts for 30 seconds, lift, and drain.
- Pound the peanuts, chili, and garlic until smooth, then add sugar and salt, along with a little water until it thickens.
- Serve the rice cake, tofu, and bean sprouts on a plate.
- Pour over the prepared peanut sauce.
- Sprinkle with chives, sweet soy sauce, and fried shallots.
- Squeeze lime over it before serving.
These are some recipes for tahu kupat from various regions, all of which are delicious and tasty. Find other interesting recipes at kapanlagi.com. If not now, when?
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