Butter Tofu

 This is like an Indonesian chicken dish but with tofu.

Tahu mentega (Indonesian)

Preheat the oven to 400F (200C)

A. Tofu / Tahu:

1 package of organic tofu 

1 Tbs. (15 ml) olive oil

2 Tbs. (60 g) cornstarch

B. Sauce / Saus: 

3 Tbs. (45 ml) olive oil

1 diced organic onion

1 Tbs. (6 g) each: garam masala, coriander seeds, and grated ginger

3 sliced organic garlic cloves

1 tsp (or more) (2 g) each: paprika and curry powder

2 Tbs. (35 g) organic tomato paste

1 can organic coconut milk

satu 1. Wrap the tofu in a paper towel. Place a plate on top and something heavy. Press for 15-20 minutes.

dua 2. Sauté the onions in the oil.

tiga 3. Add the ginger and cook a few minutes.

empat 4. Add the rest of the spices, tomato paste, and coconut milk. Stir and simmer 10 minutes.

lima 5. Add the tofu and stir.

enam 6. Serve with rice, organic lime juice, and (gluten-free) bread or Naan bread.

Try "Butter Chicken (Slow Cooker):

https://veggiefernandezs.blogspot.com/2021/12/butter-chicken-slow-cooker.html

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Nasi Goreng

It is an Indonesian-style fried rice, which is very popular in The Netherlands. There are many variations, but this one is vegetarian. 

Nasi Goren (Indonesian & Dutch)

"Fried Rice"

Serves 4-6

7 organic shallots, peeled, 4 cut into fourths, 3 sliced thinly

5 green or red Thai chilies, stemmed

4 organic garlic cloves

3 Tbs. (45 g) organic dark brown sugar

3 Tbs. (45 ml) each organic: honey, molasses, fish sauce, soy sauce or gluten-free liquid aminos 

1/2 cup (120 ml) olive oil

organic cooked rice

organic broccoli florets, cut into bite-size pieces

4 organic sliced scallions

organic lime wedges

garnish with 

• sliced organic tomatoes, cucumbers, and green onion
• fried eggs or
• simple omelet cut into slices

Indonesian / Dutch /ij/ long i

satu / éen 1. Place in a blender: shallots, chiles, and garlic for about 15 pulses. Transfer to a bowl.

dua / twee 2. In another bowl, whisk sugar, molasses, soy sauce, and fish sauce.

tiga / drie3. Over medium heat, cook the oil and sliced shells  about 5-10 minutes.

empat / vier 4. Break up any clumps of rice. Combine with broccoli and water in a skillet, cover, and cook over medium-high heat for 4-6 minutes. Place in a bowl.

lima / vijf 5. Heat 3 Tbs. (45 ml) oil over medium heat.

enam / aes 6. Add the shallot-chili mixture and cook until golden, 3-5 minutes.

tujuh  /zeven 7. Whisk in the molasses mixture.

delapan / acht 8. Add the rice and broccoli, until warm, about 3-5 minutes.

sembilan / negen 9. Remove and add the scallions.

sepuluh / tien 10. Transfer to a serving platter and add any garnishes and lime wedges

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Spicy Peanut Sauce

Before surving to guests, check for any nut allergies! 

Serve over any of your favorite vegetable, meat, or tofu dishes.

Saus kacang pedas (Indonesian)

Makes over 1 cup (+240 ml)

4 tsp. (20 ml) olive oil

2 Tbs. (30 g) grated organic onion

4 minced garlic cloves

4 tsp. (8 g) chili powder

2 cups (260 g) organic peanut butter

soy sauce or dairy-free liquid aminos

2 Tbs. (30 g) honey

juice of 1 or 2 organic lemon*

satu 1. Heat the oil over medium heat.

dua 2. Sauté the onions, garlic, and chili powder for 2-3 minutes.

tiga 3. Add the peanut butter, a dash of soy sauce/liquid aminos, and honey.

empat 4. Stir and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.

lima 5. Remove and stir in enough lemon juice* to your desire of thickness.

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