Stir-Fried Green Beans with Tempeh (Tumis Buncis Tempeh)
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
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| Green beans | As needed |
| Tempeh | 1/2 block |
| Bird’s eye chilies | 4 pieces |
| Garlic cloves | 2 cloves |
| Shallots | 5 pieces |
| Galangal (Laos) | 1 slice |
| Sweet soy sauce | To taste |
| Salt | To taste |
| Sugar | To taste |
Instructions:
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Prepare the ingredients:
- Slice the green beans and tempeh according to your preference.
- Thinly slice the bird’s eye chilies, galangal, garlic, and shallots.
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Fry the tempeh:
- Heat a small amount of oil in a pan, then fry the sliced tempeh until it’s halfway cooked, golden but still tender.
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Sauté the spices:
- In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed. Stir-fry the sliced garlic, shallots, bird’s eye chilies, and galangal. Continue sautéing until fragrant.
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Combine the tempeh and beans:
- Add the pre-fried tempeh to the pan and stir well with the sautéed spices.
- Add the green beans to the mixture. Stir well and season with sweet soy sauce, salt, and sugar to taste. Stir until the green beans are tender and everything is well-combined.
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Serve:
- Once everything is cooked and the flavors have blended, remove from heat and serve hot. Enjoy your delicious stir-fried green beans with tempeh!
Cooking Tips:
- Adjust the level of chilies to your desired spiciness.
- You can also add a few kaffir lime leaves or bay leaves for added aroma during the sauté process.
