Sweet and Spicy Tempeh Crisps (Kering Tempe Pedas Manis)
Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Tempeh | 1 block |
| Shallots | 6 cloves |
| Garlic | 3 cloves |
| Kaffir lime leaves | 3 leaves |
| Bird’s eye chilies (adjust to taste) | 15 |
| Galangal (optional) | A small piece |
| Ginger (optional) | A small piece |
| Salt | To taste |
| Soy sauce | To taste |
| Sugar | To taste |
| Cooking oil | As needed for frying |
Instructions:
| Steps | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. Slice the tempeh | Cut the tempeh into small, thin pieces. Be careful not to slice them too thin. |
| 2. Fry the tempeh | Heat the cooking oil in a pan and fry the tempeh until golden brown and crispy. Make sure not to overcook. Once done, remove and drain excess oil. |
| 3. Prepare the spice paste | Grind the shallots, garlic, and a pinch of salt until smooth. |
| 4. Stir-fry the spices | Heat a little oil in the pan. Sauté the spice paste until fragrant. Add chopped bird’s eye chilies, torn kaffir lime leaves (remove the stems), galangal, and ginger. Stir-fry until the spices are aromatic. |
| 5. Combine with tempeh | Add the fried tempeh to the pan and stir well. Add soy sauce, salt, and sugar to taste. Stir until the seasonings coat the tempeh evenly. |
| 6. Final touch | Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Stir until the spices are well absorbed, then turn off the heat. |
| 7. Serve | Your Sweet and Spicy Tempeh Crisps are ready to enjoy! 😋 |
This delightful Sweet and Spicy Tempeh is the perfect crunchy snack or side dish, with a delicious balance of sweetness and heat. Enjoy it with rice or simply as a crispy treat on its own!
