Indonesian
Tahu Telur (Tofu Omelette)
Crispy tofu folded into a golden omelette, finished with a sweet-soy peanut drizzle.
About this recipe
Tahu Telur (Tofu Omelette) is a indonesian lunch for 2 that is a fast, high-heat stir-fry — have everything chopped before the wok gets hot. It’s built around tofu and egg, and it takes around 15 min start to finish. We sized it for a small household and ranked it on OneToCook by how much of it you already have in the fridge.
Good to know
* Dietary flags are derived from the listed ingredients — always check labels and your own needs for allergens.
Ingredients
- 250g, cubed firm tofu
- 3, beaten egg
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp kecap manis (sweet soy) buy
- 1 tbsp peanut butter buy
- 1 cup bean sprouts buy
Equipment
Method
- 1
Pat tofu dry and pan-fry until golden, 5 min.
~5 min
- 2
Pour the beaten egg over the tofu and cook into a firm omelette, flipping once, 5 min.
~6 min
- 3
Whisk kecap manis, peanut butter and a splash of water with grated garlic into a drizzle.
~2 min
- 4
Slide onto a plate, top with raw bean sprouts and spoon over the sauce.
~1 min
Smart swaps
Out of something? Try one of these.
- Tofu
- tempeh, or chicken/prawns if you eat meat.
- Kecap manis
- soy sauce simmered with brown sugar until syrupy (1:1 soy to sugar).
- Butter
- neutral oil or olive oil 1:1 (for frying); the dish just loses a little richness.
- Garlic
- garlic powder (¼ tsp per clove) at a push.
Cook's notes
- Smash each clove with the flat of your knife first — the skin slips off and it minces in seconds. How to mince garlic →
- Press the tofu to squeeze out water first — dry tofu browns and crisps instead of steaming. How to press & prep tofu →
- Do your chopping first (mise en place). With everything prepped, the actual cooking here is only about 15 min.
Storage & leftovers
Cool, then store airtight in the fridge for up to 2–3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout; add a splash of water if it has dried out.
Frequently asked
How long does Tahu Telur (Tofu Omelette) take to make? +
Around 15 min from start to finish, almost all of it hands-on.
How many people does this recipe serve? +
As written it serves 2. To cook for 4, roughly multiply the ingredients — but cook in batches if the pan gets crowded, so things sear instead of steaming.
What equipment do I need? +
You’ll want: induction hob, frying pan / wok. OneToCook only suggests recipes that fit the equipment you tell it you have, so you can filter these out if your kitchen is more minimal.
What can I use if I'm missing an ingredient? +
Common swaps for this dish: Tofu → tempeh, or chicken/prawns if you eat meat; Kecap manis → soy sauce simmered with brown sugar until syrupy (1:1 soy to sugar); Butter → neutral oil or olive oil 1:1 (for frying); the dish just loses a little richness. See the full list of smart swaps above.
Can I make Tahu Telur (Tofu Omelette) ahead of time? +
Cool, then store airtight in the fridge for up to 2–3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout; add a splash of water if it has dried out.
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