Sambal Goreng Tempeh (Indonesian Spicy Tempeh)

Sambal Goreng Tempeh (Indonesian Spicy Tempeh)

Tempeh cubes fried golden then tossed in sambal and sweet soy until every piece is glazed dark.

⏱ 30 min total🔪 10 min prep🔥 20 min cookEasyServes 4Indonesian

Ingredients

  • 400 g tempeh, cubed
  • 2 tbsp sambal oelek
  • 2 shallots, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp sweet soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil

Directions

  1. 1Cut the tempeh into small cubes and pat them dry.
  2. 2Fry them in the oil for six minutes until golden on several sides, then lift them out.
  3. 3Add the shallots and garlic to the pan and fry three minutes until soft and fragrant.
  4. 4Stir in the sambal oelek and sweet soy sauce and cook two minutes.
  5. 5Return the tempeh and toss two minutes until every cube is coated and glossy.
  6. 6Serve warm or at room temperature with rice.

💡 Fry the tempeh first and take it out. Cooking it in the sauce from the start leaves it soft and it never takes on colour.

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