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Taufu Pok Recipe

Taufu Pok Recipe

If you have ever walked through a busy Asian food street… you probably smelled something warm, crispy, and a little “toasty.” Many times, that smell comes from Taufu Pok....
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Peoples
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • A knife

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 12 –15 pieces Taufu Pok tofu puffs
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 2 –3 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 small carrot thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cabbage shredded
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon oyster sauce optional if vegetarian
  • 1 teaspoon chilli paste or chilli flakes
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • ½ cup water or vegetable broth

For stuffing (optional)

  • You can stuff Taufu Pok with anything:
  • Minced chicken
  • Fish paste
  • Vegetables
  • Glass noodles

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the Taufu Pok

  • Take each tofu puff and gently cut a small slit on one side.
  • Squeeze lightly to open the pocket inside.
  • Try not to break the puff completely — just enough to create space for stuffing.
  • Sometimes the tofu puff tears. It’s normal — mine still comes out fine.

Step 2: Make the Vegetable Filling

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan.
  • Add garlic and onion. Stir until fragrant.
  • Add carrot and cabbage.
  • Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), sugar, salt and chilli paste.
  • Cook for 2–3 minutes until veggies soften but still have a little crunch.
  • Taste it… adjust salt or chilli if you want more flavour.

Step 3: Stuff the Taufu Pok

  • Using a small spoon, fill each tofu puff with the vegetable mix.
  • Do not overfill — leave a little space so the filling doesn’t fall out.
  • This step actually feels relaxing… slow cooking at its best.

Step 4: Cook the Taufu Pok

  • You can cook it in two ways:
  • Option A: Pan Fry (light & crispy)
  • Add 1 tablespoon of oil to a pan.
  • Place stuffed tofu puffs gently.
  • Pour ½ cup water or broth.
  • Cover and cook on medium heat for 5–6 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and let the water evaporate.
  • Fry for 1–2 minutes until golden.

Option B: Deep Fry (super crispy)

  • Heat enough oil in a deep pan.
  • Fry stuffed Taufu Pok for 1–2 minutes until lightly golden.
  • Remove and place on a paper towel.
  • That’s it — your warm, delicious Taufu Pok is ready to enjoy!
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