Cara membuat
- Lap tahu hingga kering. Panaskan 30 ml minyak dalam wok; goreng tahu 6 menit total, sambil dibalik, hingga keemasan di seluruh sisi. Angkat.
- Cuci dan cincang kasar sayuran hijau.
- Panaskan sisa minyak dalam wok. Tumis bawang bombay 2 menit.
- Tambahkan bawang putih, jahe, dan cabai; aduk 60 detik.
- Masukkan sayuran hijau; tumis 2 menit. Tambahkan kecap asin, garam, gula, dan air.
- Kembalikan tahu. Aduk. Sajikan segera bersama nasi.
Common questions
Can Modo Tahu be made ahead?
Modo Tahu is best made and eaten the same day, but the components can be prepped earlier — chop and measure the ingredients up to a day ahead, refrigerated separately. Final cooking takes about 12 minutes.
Is Modo Tahu spicy?
Modo Tahu as written is mild to mildly warming — the heat comes from aromatics rather than chili. Add fresh sliced chili or chili oil at the end if you'd like to push it spicier.
Is Modo Tahu vegetarian or gluten-free?
This recipe is suitable for most diets. If you have specific restrictions, the substitutions section in each ingredient note covers the most common swaps.
How hard is Modo Tahu to make at home?
Modo Tahu is approachable for a home cook with basic stove skills — total time about 27 minutes, no special technique required.
Can Modo Tahu be scaled up or down?
This recipe is written for 4 servings. To scale, multiply each ingredient proportionally; the cooking times stay the same up to about double the volume. Beyond that, expect to cook in batches because of pan size and heat distribution.
Catatan budaya
Modo tahu adalah hidangan sayur-dan-tahu dataran tinggi Timor - makanan harian di pedesaan Timor. Hidangan ini mencerminkan campuran pengaruh kuliner Maubere asli dengan Indonesia-Tionghoa Timor dalam penggunaan kedelai dan tahu.
