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8 Delicious and Easy-to-Make Pepes Tahu Recipes, Mouthwatering Home-cooked Dishes

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Kapanlagi.com - Pepes is a food that is familiar among the community. There are many types of dishes that are wrapped in banana leaves, one of which is pepes tahu. Because of its delicious taste, pepes tahu is a favored dish. Moreover, the recipe for pepes tahu can also be easily made with simple ingredients and tools.

Not much different from other types of pepes, pepes tahu can be cooked by steaming or grilling. Whether steamed or grilled, pepes tahu is equally delicious. The aroma of banana leaves that permeates, makes pepes tahu even more appetizing. Not to mention, its soft and chewy texture combined with strong spices makes pepes tahu so delicious.

Although classified as a daily home-cooked dish, with a special recipe, pepes tahu can be a special dish. Curious, how is it done? Just take a look at some special pepes tahu recipes that kapanlagi.com has gathered from various sources, below.

 

1. Simple Tofu Pepes

Pepes tahu is classified as a very simple dish. Nevertheless, pepes tahu never fails to arouse one's appetite, especially when eaten warm. Here is a simple yet delicious recipe for pepes tahu.

Ingredients:

- 5 pieces of medium-sized white tofu

- 100 gr oyster mushrooms

- 1 handful of basil leaves

- 1 egg

- 65 ml instant coconut milk

Ground spices:

- 2 cloves of garlic

- 4 cm of lesser galangal

- 4 red chilies

- 2 candlenuts

- Salt, sugar, and seasoning to taste

Chopped spices:

- Bay leaves

- Lemongrass

Instructions:

1) Mash the tofu, squeeze until the tofu loses its water, discard the squeezed water.

2) Sauté the ground spices briefly until fragrant.

3) Mix the tofu, egg, and ground spices, and basil leaves. Stir well.

4) Take 2 tablespoons of the tofu mixture, place it on a banana leaf. Add slices of lemongrass and bay leaves. Roll and secure both ends with toothpicks.

5) Steam for about 1 hour until cooked. After cooking, grill the pepes tahu over charcoal for about 5 minutes.

6) Serve while still warm.

 

2. Recipe for Tofu Mushroom Pepes

Tofu pepes can be made by combining it with other ingredients, one of which is oyster mushrooms. In fact, tofu and oyster mushrooms, both of which have a chewy texture, can be a perfect combination. Here is the recipe for oyster mushroom tofu pepes that is guaranteed to be delicious.

Ingredients:

- 1 pack of yellow tofu

- 1/4 kg oyster mushrooms, shredded

- 1 bunch of basil leaves, plucked

- 1 stalk of spring onion, sliced

- 1 tbsp granulated sugar

- Salt to taste

- Flavor enhancer to taste

- Ground pepper to taste

- 5 bay leaves

- 1 stalk of lemongrass, sliced

Ground spices:

- 3 cloves of garlic

- 5 shallots

- 1 cm turmeric

- 6 curly red chilies

- 2 candlenuts

Instructions:

1) Rinse the oyster mushrooms, squeeze out the water, then shred.

2) Heat oil and sauté the ground spices, add the oyster mushrooms, stir-fry, then turn off the heat.

3) Crush the tofu. Add the sautéed spices and mix well. Stir in the other seasonings. Stir well until evenly mixed. Don't forget to taste.

4) Wrap with banana leaves.

5) Steam for approximately 30 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool.

6) Lastly, grill briefly until the leaves change color.

7) Pepes is ready to be served with warm rice.

 

3. Recipe for Tofu with Basil Leaves

In addition to oyster mushrooms, basil leaves are also commonly used in tofu dishes. Basil leaves provide a fresh sensation and aroma to the tofu. Here is a recipe for tofu with basil leaves that will whet your appetite.

Ingredients:

- 2 large pieces of tofu

- 1 bunch of basil leaves

- 1 tomato (diced)

- 1/2 tsp ground pepper

- Sugar, salt, and powdered broth as needed

- Banana leaves for wrapping

- Toothpicks for securing the leaves

Ground spices:

- 10 shallots

- 6 garlic cloves

- 4 red chilies

- 15 bird's eye chilies

- 1 cm turmeric

- 3 candlenuts

- 2 eggs

Instructions:

1) Mash the tofu with a mortar and pestle, mix in all the ingredients and ground spices except for the eggs.

2) Mix well and adjust the taste. Make it slightly sweeter and saltier.

3) Add the eggs, mix until well combined.

4) Prepare the banana leaves, wrap 2 tablespoons of the tofu mixture and secure with toothpicks.

5) Steam the tofu dish for 30 minutes.

6) Remove from heat and serve.

 

4. Pepes Tahu Ayam Wortel

The next recipe for pepes tahu is pepes tahu ayam wortel. The combination of tofu, carrots, and shredded chicken provides a rich flavor. In addition to taste, this pepes recipe is also known to be rich in nutrients. Here is the recipe for pepes tahu ayam wortel.

Ingredients:

- 5 pieces of tofu

- 1 stalk of spring onion, chopped

- 1 stalk of celery, chopped

- 1 shallot

- 1 garlic clove

- Sugar and salt to taste

- 1 egg yolk

- 1/2 carrot, diced

- 1 chicken breast, boiled and diced

- Banana leaves as needed

- Toothpicks as needed

Instructions:

1) Crush the tofu, mix all the ingredients together, wrap with banana leaves, secure with toothpicks.

2) Steam the pepes tahu for 15 minutes, then remove from heat.

3) Grill the pepes tahu on a non-stick pan for about 10 minutes.

4) Serve with warm white rice.

 

5. Pepes Tahu Jagung

Adding sweet corn to tofu pepes can be a good choice. In addition to giving a distinctive sweet taste, corn also adds texture variation to pepes. Moreover, the bright color of corn also makes pepes look more beautiful and appetizing. Here is the recipe for sweet corn tofu pepes.

Ingredients:

- 1 large tofu, mashed

- 1/2 sweet corn, shelled

- 1 egg, beaten

- 5 bay leaves

- 5 kaffir lime leaves

- 10 whole bird's eye chilies

- Pepper and salt to taste

- Banana leaves as needed

Ground spices:

- 4 shallots

- 2 garlic cloves

- 5 curly chilies

Instructions:

1) Mix together: mashed tofu, shelled corn, beaten egg, ground spices, pepper and salt to taste.

2) Arrange on cleaned banana leaves: bay leaves, pepes mixture, kaffir lime leaves, and whole bird's eye chilies. Wrap tightly.

3) Steam for about 15 minutes.

 

6. Pepes Tofu Shrimp Recipe

Who doesn't like shrimp? Almost everyone loves it. The savory taste of shrimp meat makes it suitable to be processed into various types of dishes, including pepes tofu. Curious about the taste? Let's check out the following pepes tofu shrimp recipe.

Ingredients:

- 2 pieces of white tofu (400 gr)

- 100 gr peeled shrimp

- 1 egg

- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

- 3 bunches of basil, pick the leaves

- Sliced red chili (according to taste)

- 5 stalks of lemongrass, crushed

- 5 bay leaves

- Banana leaves and skewers as needed

- Salt, sugar, and seasoning to taste

Ground spices:

- 8 shallots

- 2 cloves of garlic

- 2 cm turmeric

- 10 curly chili peppers

- 2 candlenuts

How to make:

1) Roast the shrimp until cooked, set aside.

2) Mash the tofu using a fork, then mix with the egg and shrimp.

3) Add the ground spices, basil, sliced ​​chili, vegetable oil, salt, sugar, and seasoning.

4) Prepare banana leaves, place 1 bay leaf and 1 stalk of lemongrass, then fill with the pepes mixture and secure it with skewers.

5) Steam the pepes until cooked, then briefly grill it on a frying pan.

6) Ready to serve.

 

7. Recipe for Salted Egg Tofu Pepes

Want to enjoy tofu pepes with a unique taste? Try making salted egg tofu pepes. Not only giving a salty taste, salted eggs cooked with tofu pepes will also blend with spices, producing a unique and distinctive taste. Here is the recipe for salted egg tofu pepes.

Ingredients:

- 4 salted eggs

- 1 pack of tofu

- A handful of basil

- Some whole bird's eye chilies

- Banana leaves for wrapping

Ground spices:

- 4 shallots

- 2 garlic cloves

- 2 red chilies

- 1 candlenut

- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder

- 1/2 tsp coriander powder

- 1/2 tsp pepper powder

- 1 tbsp broth powder

- 1 segment of aromatic ginger

- 1 segment of galangal

- Some sugar and salt

Instructions:

1) Preheat the steamer.

2) In a bowl, mix tofu with ground spices. Crush the tofu until smooth, add basil, mix well.

3) Take two pieces of banana leaves, put 2 tbsp of tofu mixture, then arrange the salted eggs in the middle. Cover the tofu mixture, add whole bird's eye chilies. Wrap and secure with toothpicks. Repeat until finished.

4) Steam for 30 minutes.

5) Remove from steamer and serve.

 

8. Recipe for Pepes Tahu Teri

Teri is a common ingredient used as a complement to various types of dishes. Well, it turns out that teri is also very suitable to be combined with savory pepes tahu. Here is the recipe for pepes tahu teri that you shouldn't miss trying.

Ingredients:

- 1 large Chinese tofu, finely washed

- 150 grams of teri medan, washed

- 2 eggs

- 75 grams of kemangi leaves

- 6 bay leaves

- 10 whole red bird's eye chilies

- 10 green tomatoes, chopped

- Banana leaves for wrapping

Ground spices:

- 8 curly red chilies

- 6 shallots

- 4 cloves of garlic

- 3 candlenuts

- 2 cm turmeric

- 1 teaspoon salt

How to make it:

1) Mix tofu, eggs, teri, and ground spices. Stir well.

2) Take a piece of banana leaf, place several spoonfuls of tofu mixture, kemangi leaves, bird's eye chilies, bay leaves, and green tomatoes. Wrap it up and secure with toothpicks.

3) Steam until cooked.

4) Serve while still warm.

Those are among the 8 delicious and easy-to-make recipes for pepes tahu. Hopefully, they are useful and inspiring. Enjoy!

 

(kpl/psp)

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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