Tahu goreng (Indonesian spelling) or Tauhu goreng (Bruneian, Malaysian and Singaporean spelling) is a generic name for any type of fried tofu dish in the cuisines of Indonesia, Brunei, Malaysia and Singapore.
A popular way to serve fried tofu is to cut them diagonally in half and arrange on a plate garnished with bean sprouts, cucumber, and scallion.
Tofu originated from China and brought to Southeast Asia by Chinese immigrants to the region.
[2] Fried tofu is consumed extensively in Asian cultures and has found its way into mainstream Western vegetarian diets.
In Indonesia, tahu goreng is usually eaten with sambal kecap a kind of sambal hot condiment made from kecap manis (sweet soy sauce) and chopped chili peppers and shallots.