Pepes Tahu
Steamed Tofu with Spices
Yes, keto as served. About 8g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Indonesian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tofu seasoned with a rich blend of Indonesian spices (bumbu kuning), often with aromatic herbs like basil, then wrapped in banana leaves and steamed until fragrant.
Key ingredients
Tofu, shallots, garlic, turmeric, candlenut, ginger, galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, basil leaves, cooking oil, salt, pepper.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no sweet soy sauce (kecap manis) is used in the spice paste. Confirm no added cornstarch or flour as a binder.
Say this to the waiter (Indonesian)
Pepes Tahu-nya tanpa kecap manis di bumbu ya. Juga, mohon jangan pakai maizena atau tepung sebagai pengikat.
Please make the Pepes Tahu without kecap manis in the paste. And no cornstarch or flour as a binder, please.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in the spice paste, some restaurants might use a small amount of starchy binder (e.g., flour or tapioca) for texture.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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