Tahu sumedang facts for kids
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| Alternative names | Tahu bunkeng |
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| Place of origin | Indonesia |
| Region or state | Sumedang Regency, West Java |
| Created by | Ong Kino |
| Main ingredients | Deep-fried tofu |
Tahu sumedang or Tahu bunkeng is a special kind of deep-fried tofu. It comes from a place called Sumedang in West Java, Indonesia. This tasty snack is part of Sundanese cuisine, which is food from the Sundanese people.
Tahu sumedang was first created by a Chinese Indonesian man named Ong Kino. It's different from other types of tofu you might find.
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The Story of Tahu Sumedang
How Tahu Bunkeng Began
Tahu Bunkeng is one of the oldest tofu shops in Sumedang. The story began in 1917. A Chinese immigrant named Ong Kino started making this special tofu.
Ong Kino came from a place called Anxi County in China. When he first arrived in Sumedang, he made tofu for his own family. But soon, he started selling it to his neighbors. People really liked his tofu, and his small business grew!
Passing Down the Business
In 1917, Ong Kino's only son, Ong Bunkeng, came to Sumedang. Ong Kino and his wife decided to go back to China. So, Ong Bunkeng took over the family business.
From the 1970s to the 1980s, the tofu business became even more popular. By 1992, it was very successful and still is today!
A Royal Taste Test
Once, a prince from Sumedang named Prince Soeriatmadja was traveling. He stopped by the "Tahu Bunkeng" shop to try the tofu. He loved it so much!
He said in the Sundanese language: "Geuning ngeunah ieu kadaharan teh, moal burung payu geura" This means something like, "This food tastes so delicious, many people will surely buy it!"
Where to Find Tahu Bunkeng
The main Tahu Bunkeng shop is in the center of Sumedang city. You can find it on Jalan 11 April No. 53, Tegalkalong. There are also other shops in the city.
What Makes Tahu Sumedang Special?
Its Unique Look and Taste
Tahu sumedang has some special features. When you bite into it, you might find it's half empty or completely empty inside. The inside is also creamier than regular white tofu.
It has a delicious savory flavor. It's often served with other foods like lontong (rice cakes) or different kinds of sambal (chili sauce). People also enjoy it with soy sauce or small chili peppers.
Eko Hendrawan Sofyan, a writer for Kompas newspaper, described tahu sumedang. He said it's about 2.5 to 3 centimeters by 3 centimeters in size. He also noted that it's light brown, has a slightly bumpy outside, is crunchy, and very tasty!
