Indonesian Deep Fried Tofu (Tahu Goreng)

Ingredients

• 200-300g firm tofu, cut into 2.5cm cubes
• ½ small cucumber, julienned
• 30g bean sprout (blanched quickly)
• ½ small carrot, shredded
• 4 bird’s eye chillies, minced
• 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp toasted peanuts, crushed
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
• Fried shallots for garnish
• Cooking oil for frying
• 2 tbsp ABC Sweet Soy Sauce (Kecap Manis)
• 2 tbsp palm sugar
• ½ tsp kumquat or lime juice (optional)
• 3 tbsp tamarind juice
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• ½ tsp salt
• 6 tbsp boiling water