School Lunchbox
Tahu Bulat Isi Sayuran (Vegetable-Stuffed Fried Tofu Balls)
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Servings
12
Level
Easy
Round tofu balls stuffed with sautéed vegetables and fried until crispy — a favorite school snack, and this homemade version is so much healthier! The tofu stays soft on the inside with a savory vegetable filling, while the flour coating turns wonderfully crunchy. One recipe makes 12 balls — enough for 3 days of packed lunches.
🧂 Ingredients
🍽️ Servings: 12
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- 6 pieces white tofu (mashed)
- 1 stalk carrot, finely grated
- 3 stalks green onion, thinly sliced
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp mushroom broth powder
- Oil, for frying
- Dipping sauce: chili sauce + sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
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👩🍳 Instructions
- 1 Mash the tofu with a fork or blend it briefly.
- 2 Squeeze the tofu in a clean cloth to remove excess water — this is important so the balls don't turn out mushy.
- 3 Mix the tofu with the carrot, green onion, egg, all-purpose flour, and cornstarch.
- 4 Add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and mushroom broth powder.
- 5 Stir until well combined and the mixture can be shaped.
- 6 Take 1 tbsp of the mixture and roll it into a ball in your palm.
- 7 Fry in hot oil (170°C/340°F) until golden brown and floating.
- 8 Drain on paper towels.
- 9 Let cool, then arrange in a lunch box with the dipping sauce on the side.
💡 Tips
• Squeeze the tofu until it's really dry — this is the key to being able to shape the mixture.
• Don't add too much flour so the tofu's texture still comes through.
• You can add finely chopped shrimp for a flavor variation.
• Fry over medium heat — high heat will burn the outside while leaving the inside raw.
📊 Nutrition Facts / serving
120
Calories (kcal)
8 g
Protein
6 g
Fat
10 g
Carbs
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