Bean Curd in Soya Sauce ( Semur Tahu )

4 pieces of bean curd

30 g (1 oz) so-un (vermicelli made from bean starch)

1 small onion

2 cloves garlic

4 tbs dark soya sauce

1 tbs tomato ketchup

fried onions and parsley for garnishing

1 cup water

vegetable oil or butter

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Cut each piece of bean curd in half. Soak the so-un in cold water for 30 minutes. Slice the onion finely and crush the garlic.

Put 3 tablespoonfuls of oil or butter in the pan, and fry the onion for about 2 minutes. Add the garlic, soya sauce and tomato ketchup. Put in the bean curd and water, and simmer slowly for 4 minutes. Then add the so-un and turn the heat a little higher; go on cooking for 3 minutes more. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and fried onions.

To serve two to four.