Ingredients

  • 1 block tofu
  • 4 red chilli long
  • 2 red capsicums Bell peppers
  • 6 shallots
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons tamarind concentrate / pulp
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar the browner the better
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or kecap mantis
  • oil penut is best, but any is cool
  • 2 spring onions
  • chopped nuts
  • rice to serve

Method

  • 1. Ok, so first you chop up Shallots and garlic and fry in a little oil until translucent.
  • 2. Transfer your shallots and garlic to a food processor (or tall jug with a kitchen whizz if your cheap like me) and add chopped red peppers, and chopped chilli's.
  • 3. Hit GO!
  • 4. When that's turned into a reddy liquid/paste (add water if you need), transfer back into a saucepan or deep frying pan.
  • 5. Add tamarind concentrate, kecap, and sugar and simmer for about 20 mins, adding water if it dries out
  • 6. While that's going on, chop your Tofu into bite sized squares, coat in a little kecap, and fry untill golden on both sides. Place to the side.
  • 7. Chop and fry spring onions for about a minute, so they are still crunchy
  • 8. Combine sauce, tofu, and spring onions, serve with rice and sprinkeled with chopped nuts (I like cashews).