🇲🇾 Malaysia · Food
Tofu Telur Goreng
By eatmundo · August 4, 2026
🇲🇾 MYA comforting Malaysian home-style stir-fry featuring cubes of golden-fried tofu tossed with fluffy scrambled eggs. This dish is savory, quick to prepare, and perfect served over warm steamed rice.
Ingredients
check them off as you prepareHow to Make It
- 1
Cut 400g firm tofu into 2cm cubes, pat dry thoroughly, and shallow-fry in 2 tbsp oil until the edges turn golden and crisp.
- 2
Remove tofu from the pan, drain on paper towels, and wipe the pan clean.
- 3
In a small bowl, lightly beat 3 eggs with 0.5 tsp salt; do not over-mix as you want some definition between the whites and yolks.
- 4
Heat 1 tbsp oil in the pan over medium heat and sauté 3 sliced shallots until translucent and fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 5
Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble gently; while still soft, add the fried tofu back into the pan.
- 6
Drizzle with 2 tbsp oyster sauce and toss in 50g chopped chives, stirring quickly for 30 seconds until the sauce coats everything.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tofu Telur Goreng?+
Tofu Telur Goreng is a Malaysian dish consisting of fried tofu and egg combined with chives, shallots, and oyster sauce. It is commonly consumed as a savory side dish paired with rice during lunch or dinner.
Can I use silken tofu?+
Silken tofu is too fragile; firm or extra-firm tofu is necessary for it to hold its shape.
What if I can't find chives?+
Spring onion or garlic chives are perfect, delicious alternatives for this recipe.
Should I salt the tofu?+
The tofu is usually bland, so adding a pinch of salt before frying helps season it from within.
Why scrambled eggs?+
Scrambling them in the pan creates a fluffy texture that absorbs the oyster sauce beautifully.
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