Delightful Steamed Tofu

Use the materials around us to make delicious dishes for the family.

Listening to the sound of birds chirping melodiously, the sounds of animals that I can't even identify their types. I like to be silent for a moment when I'm going to pick banana leaves in a small field near my house. Being in the open air like this does open up many opportunities for us to enjoy different experiences every day.

I am grateful that the area where I live still has natural space available. A small garden in the yard, a wild area near the rice fields. In fact, banana trees still grow wild. That's why I can use the banana leaves for cooking.

Speaking of banana leaves, again, I will make a side dish using banana leaves as a wrapper. With the many banana leaf resources in the nature around me, it makes me always excited to make various variations of food menus if I have free time.

Because it takes more time to use banana leaves as a wrapper for food. But the results are really satisfying. The distinctive aroma of banana leaves that cannot be replaced with anything else.

This dish is rich in protein because it contains tofu and mushrooms. You can add broccoli or other vegetables.

I also added tomatoes, as a beautiful color enhancer, also as a good source of antioxidants. Let's make it!

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THE INGREDIENTS

• 300 grams of tofu
• 400 grams of mushrooms
• 100 grams of basil
• 1-2 tomatoes

seasoned

• 50 grams of red chilies, sliced
• 30 grams of shallots, sliced
• 20 grams of garlic, sliced ​​
• 2 stalks of lemongrass, flattened
• 3 bay leaves
• 3 kaffir lime leaves
• 1/2 tsp of salt
• 1/2 tsp of sugar
• 3 bay leaves to blanch mushrooms
• 3 kaffir lime leaves to blanch mushrooms
• 1 tsp salt to blanch mushrooms

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COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1

First, clean and cut mushrooms into pieces, set aside. Also, mash tofu with a fork. Drain water using a paper towel if there is still water from the tofu left. Also, remove basil leaves from the stems.

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STEP 2

Boil water with 1 tsp of salt. Then, add mushrooms with 3 bay leaves and 3 kaffir lime leaves. Blanch mushrooms for 3 minutes. Then, drain.

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STEP 3

Heat a little vegetable oil. Then, saute sliced ​​garlic, with sliced ​​shallots, also with flattened lemongrass, bay leaves, and kaffir lime leaves. Stir-fry until they wilt. Then, add salt and sugar.

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STEP 4

Add the blanched mushrooms. Also, add the basil leaves. Cook for about 3 minutes, then turn off the heat, remove from heat.

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Remove lemongress, bay leaves, and kaffir lime leaves.

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STEP 5

After turning off the heat, add the mashed tofu. Mix them well, and the mixture is ready to be wrapped in banana leaves.

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STEP 6

Prepare the banana leaves, then start wrapping the tofu mixture with banana leaves. On top of the mixture, add some tomato slices.

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STEP 7

Prepare a steamer, arrange the tofu mixture into the steamer. Then, steam them for 10 minutes.

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THE RESULTS

Serve the steamed tofu dish while it's warm. This dish can also be served as an appetizer or as a side dish.

Since mushrooms will release natural broth, it will make this dish heavenly savory! Also, don't forget the basil effects that add to the delicious value of this dish. Do you want to try it? ❤️

ALL PHOTOS ARE MY OWN PROPERTIES TAKEN BY MYSELF.

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Best Regards,
Anggrek Lestari

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