<![CDATA[- Lisa Strauss Health - - Pepes Tahu (steamed tofu in banana leaf)]]>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 02:50:01 +1100Weebly<![CDATA[Pepes Tahu (steamed tofu in banana leaf)]]>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 06:18:19 GMThttps://www.lisastrausshealth.com.au/pepes-tahu-steamed-tofu-in-banana-leaf/pepes-tahu-steamed-tofu-in-banana-leaf
Pepes Tahu (steamed tofu wrapped in banana leaf), a traditional Indonesian dish with tofu seasoned with spices, wrapped in banana leaves, and steamed to perfection, showcasing vibrant, healthy ingredients.
tofu is a wonderful source of protein, this dish is so easy to prepare and delicious.
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Recipe (2 serves as mains)
2 tbsp Basic chilli paste *
5 button mushrooms
200gm firm tofu (mashed)
1 pc shallot sliced
1 pc garlic sliced finely
1 red chilli sliced and deseeded
salt & peper
method 
combine all ingredients including seasoning in a bowl.  prepare banana leaf by rinsing and heat over an open flame for a few seconds or in pan, to help make pliable. 
Place tofu mix and fold leaf together. 
Secure the banana leaf pocket with toothpicks.
Steam banana leaf for 20 minutes - serve with salad.
* Chilli paste - can use pre prepared indonesian chilli paste or try my BASE GEDE homemade spicy chilli paste recipe.
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