Keto Pepes Tahu (Steamed Tofu)

Ingredients

• about 450 g Firm tofu
• 0.5 cup Coconut milk
• 4 pieces Shallots
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 2 pieces Chili peppers
• 1 stalk Lemongrass
• 2.54 cm Turmeric
• 3 pieces Kaffir lime leaves
• 0.75 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Pepper
• 8 squares Banana leaves

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Place the about 450 g firm tofu in a medium bowl and mash it thoroughly with a fork until it has a crumbly texture.
2. 2Finely chop the 4 shallots, 3 cloves garlic, 2 chili peppers, 1 stalk lemongrass (white part only), and 2.54 cm turmeric. Place these chopped ingredients into a food processor or mortar and pestle.
3. 3Grind the chopped shallots, garlic, chili peppers, lemongrass, and turmeric into a smooth paste. You may need to scrape down the sides of the food processor a few times.
4. 4Add the spice paste, 0.5 cup coconut milk, 3 kaffir lime leaves (torn into smaller pieces), 0.75 teaspoon salt, and 0.25 teaspoon pepper to the bowl with the mashed tofu. Mix everything together until well combined.
5. 5Lay out 2 banana leaves, slightly overlapping them to create a larger surface. Spoon about one-quarter of the tofu mixture onto the center of the banana leaves.
6. 6Fold the banana leaves tightly around the tofu mixture to create a sealed packet. Repeat this process with the remaining tofu mixture and banana leaves to make 4 packets in total.
7. 7Arrange the 4 banana leaf packets in a steamer basket over a pot of boiling water. Ensure the water does not touch the bottom of the steamer basket. Steam for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the tofu mixture is firm and fragrant. The packets will puff up slightly when done.

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