Sambal Tempe Kemangi
Sambal Tempe Kemangi is a vibrant and flavorful dish that perfectly combines the earthiness of tempe with the aromatic essence of basil and a spicy sambal. This recipe is simple yet packed with flavor, making it an ideal addition to any meal.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
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| Tempe | 1 board (papan) |
| Kemangi (Thai basil) | To taste |
| Lime (optional) | To taste |
| Cooking oil | As needed |
| Large red chilies | 2, chopped |
| Shallots | 5, chopped |
| Garlic | 3 cloves, chopped |
| Bird’s eye chilies (cabe rawit) | 10 (or to taste), chopped |
| Tomatoes | 2-3 |
| Salt | To taste |
| Sugar | To taste |
| Shrimp paste (terasi) | To taste |
| MSG (vitsin) | To taste (optional) |
| For boiling tempe: | |
| Sugar | To taste |
| Salt | To taste |
| Vinegar or tamarind juice | To taste |
| MSG (vitsin) | To taste (optional) |
| Sliced garlic | To taste (optional) |
| Water | As needed |
Instructions
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Prepare the Tempe: Place the tempe in a pot and add enough water along with the boiling spices (sugar, salt, vinegar, optional MSG, and sliced garlic). Boil until the tempe is cooked through.
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Fry the Tempe: In a separate pan, heat oil over medium heat and fry the boiled tempe until golden brown and crispy.
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Make the Sambal: In the same oil, sauté shallots, garlic, bird’s eye chilies, large red chilies, and tomatoes until they soften. Transfer this mixture to a mortar and pestle and grind with sugar, salt, optional MSG, and shrimp paste until well combined.
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Adjust Seasoning: Taste the sambal and adjust the seasoning as needed. Squeeze fresh lime juice over it and mix well.
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Combine: Lightly crush the fried tempe and add it to the sambal mixture, folding in the kemangi leaves. Mix until everything is well combined.
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Serve: Your Sambal Tempe Kemangi is now ready to be served! Enjoy it with rice or as a condiment for your favorite dishes.
This dish is not just a feast for the palate but also a beautiful representation of Indonesian flavors that you can easily recreate in your kitchen. Happy cooking!
