Indonesian tempe recipes
Sweet and Sour Chicken with Tempeh Delight
Ayam & Tempe Sweet and Sour
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Chicken (cut into pieces) | 1/2 kg |
| Ginger (crushed) | 1 piece |
| Tempeh (cut into pieces) | 1 block |
| Garlic cloves | 3 cloves |
| Bird’s eye chili | 1 chili |
| Sugar | To taste |
| Salt | To taste |
| Sesame oil | 1 tablespoon |
| Oyster sauce | To taste |
| Tomato sauce | To taste |
| Tomato | 1 tomato, chopped |
| Water | As needed |
| Onion (sliced) | 3 cloves |
| Lime juice | 1 tablespoon |
| Ground black pepper | To taste |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Chicken and Tempeh:
- Cut the chicken and tempeh into bite-sized pieces.
- Boil the chicken in water until it’s fully cooked and tender. Set aside.
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Make the Sweet and Sour Sauce:
- In a pan, sauté garlic, ginger, onions, lime juice, bird’s eye chili, and chopped tomatoes.
- Add sesame oil, oyster sauce, and tomato sauce to the mixture.
- Season the sauce with sugar, salt, and ground black pepper to taste.
- Pour in water as needed to adjust the consistency of the sauce.
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Combine and Cook:
- Add the boiled chicken to the sweet and sour sauce, stirring well to coat the chicken.
- Next, add the tempeh, ensuring it’s cooked evenly in the sauce until tender and flavorful.
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Serve:
- Once everything is cooked through, your Ayam & Tempe Sweet and Sour dish is ready to be served.
Enjoy this delightful balance of flavors with rice or on its own!
