Indonesian tofu

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added about 1 year ago

Are you thinking of tempeh, perhaps? It's not strictly tofu, though it's made from soy. The soy beans are fermented into a cake, which is then portioned and cooked (usually fried) - often used in Indonesian food, though is also present in other cuisines. The green leaves were probably banana leaves.

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susan g added about 1 year ago

You can even find tempeh in supermarkets now, as well as natural food stores. I see it in the produce area in some stores, or in an area with tofu and meat alternatives. I live in a small town in a rural area, so -- wherever you live -- you may be able to find it.
Simplest preparation -- just cut slabs into serving size pieces and brown them in oil on both sides. Good in sandwiches (including the TLT -- tempeh, lettuce and tomato), good in stir fries, good in a bacon-ish side or a potato hash...
Don't look for the leaves though. What you see that is commercially produces will be in shrink wrapped plastic film packages. Check the site for more complex cooking ideas.

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