Bekasi Street-Style Spiced Tofu Skewers

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Crispy tofu cubes marinated in turmeric and shrimp paste, grilled to perfection and served with a tangy tamarind dipping sauce. This Indonesian-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs firm tofu, turmeric powder, shrimp paste for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Indonesian cuisine 310 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cut 1 block firm tofu into 1-inch cubes. In a bowl, mix 1 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp shrimp paste, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 finely chopped shallot until paste forms. Add 1 tbsp brown sugar and 2 tbsp tamarind paste, then coat tofu cubes evenly.
  2. Step 2: Thread tofu onto 8 soaked wooden skewers, leaving space between pieces. Grill over medium heat for 8 minutes, turning every 2 minutes until edges are slightly charred and tofu is firm.
  3. Step 3: Simmer remaining marinade in a small saucepan for 3 minutes until thickened. Brush over grilled tofu during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
  4. Step 4: Serve immediately with extra tamarind sauce for dipping, garnished with fresh cilantro.

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