Savory Pepes Tahu Jamur (Steamed Tofu and Mushroom Parcels) with Fragrant Basil Broth

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• 3 pieces, mashed White tofu
• 150 grams, thinly sliced Button mushrooms
• 1 egg Chicken egg
• 2 handfuls Sweet basil leaves
• 8 sheets, for wrapping Banana leaf
• 6 Shallots
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 3 , toasted Candlenuts
• 2 inch piece, lightly charred Turmeric
• 3 pieces Large red chilies
• 5 pieces, sliced (optional) Bird's eye chilies
• 1 piece, diced Red tomato
• 2 stalks, bruised Lemongrass
• 3 leaves Bay leaves
• 2 inch piece, bruised Galangal
• 1.5 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Granulated sugar
• 1 tsp Mushroom or chicken bouillon powder
• 0.5 tsp Ground white pepper
• 16 pieces, for securing Toothpicks or bamboo skewers

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1 Mash the tofu with a fork or pulse it briefly in a blender until it has a crumbly texture, then set it aside in a large bowl.
2. 2 Make the spice paste by blending or grinding the shallots, garlic, candlenuts, turmeric, and large red chilies until smooth.
3. 3 Combine the mashed tofu with the sliced button mushrooms, egg, spice paste, salt, sugar, bouillon powder, and pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
4. 4 Add the diced tomato, sliced bird's eye chilies, and most of the basil leaves (save a little for garnish). Fold gently so the basil doesn't wilt.
5. 5 Prepare a sheet of banana leaf and place a piece of bruised lemongrass, a bay leaf, and a piece of galangal at the bottom as an aromatic base.
6. 6 Take 2-3 tablespoons of the tofu-mushroom mixture, place it on the banana leaf, and sprinkle a little fresh basil on top.
7. 7 Wrap it neatly like a lontong (rice cake) parcel, then secure both ends with a toothpick or bamboo skewer so it doesn't open during steaming.
8. 8 Repeat the wrapping process until all the mixture is used up; this usually makes 8 pepes parcels.
9. 9 Heat a steamer, then steam the pepes parcels for 30-35 minutes over medium heat until cooked through and fragrant.
10. 10 Remove the pepes parcels and let them cool slightly before opening. For a smokier aroma, you can briefly grill the parcels on a nonstick pan or over charcoal embers before serving.
11. 11 Serve the warm pepes tahu jamur with steamed white rice and sambal terasi (shrimp paste chili sauce) as an accompaniment.

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