Botok (Tempeh and Tofu)

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Botok - Photographed by Acik Mardhiyanti / Acik Mdy

What kind of food is this? Well, this is one of the traditional Indonesian food. I like it very much. It’s great and tasty for me. I hope for you too guys… and I’d love to share with you how to cook this food. Let’s check it out Be right back

Seasoning :
  • 6 cloves of shallot
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 2 cm bulb of sand ginger
  • 1 ttsp coriander
  • Chili (add chili if you like hot and spicy)
Mash all of these seasoning!

Additional seasoning: salt, add salt as you like

Ingredient :
  • 250 gr grated coconut
  • 4 tsp anchovy
  • 50-75 gram cooked silverfish
  • 2 small pack tempeh (cut in dice)
  • 1 white tofu (cut in dice)
  • Banana leaf
  • Bamboo skewer
These are what you do…
  • Place a bowl, add grated coconut, anchovy, cooked silverfish, tempeh, tofu, salt, and add seasoning that you mashed. Stir them well
  • Take a banana leaf (wipe it before), put on the middle of banana leaf 2-4 tsp mixture
  • Wrap mixture, folding both ends together and secure with a bamboo skewer
  • Steam it about 30 minutes until 45 minutes
  • Serve it then…
What are you thinking about this food?? Sounds great, huh?? So what are you waiting for? Let”s try…It’s tasty Open-mouthed smile Smile

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Botok - Photographed by Acik Mardhiyanti / Acik Mdy

Note: If you can find Lamtoro (L. Leucocephala) in the market or wet market, it’ll make your “Botok” perfect!! In this case, I can’t find it Disappointed smile

Have a nice day…

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  • Written by Acik Mardhiyanti / Acik Mdy
  • Photographed by Acik Mardhiyanti / Acik Mdy
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