Kering Tempe Cabjo Recipe
Kering Tempe Cabjo is a delightful Indonesian dish that showcases the unique flavors of tempeh, combined with aromatic spices and herbs, perfect for adding a savory touch to your meals. This recipe provides a step-by-step guide to creating this delicious dish that will surely impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Medium-sized tempeh (papan tempe) | 4 pieces |
| Ginger (peeled and crushed) | 1 piece |
| Galangal (peeled and crushed) | 1 piece |
| Kaffir lime leaf (crushed) | 1 piece |
| Salam leaves (crushed) | 2 pieces |
| Brown sugar (shredded) | To taste |
| Chili (sliced, adjust to taste) | To taste |
| Cooking oil | As needed |
| Shallots (sliced) | To taste |
| Ground spices (yellow spice mix): | |
| Turmeric (fresh, peeled) | 1 piece |
| Garlic (cloves) | 2 pieces |
| Red onions (cloves) | 5 pieces |
| Candlenut | 1 piece |
| Coriander | To taste |
| Nutmeg | To taste |
| Pepper | To taste |
| Salt | To taste |
Instructions
- Prepare the Tempeh: Slice the tempeh into long, thin pieces to enhance flavor absorption.
- Chop the Ingredients: Slice the chili, shallots, and crush the salam leaves. Shred the brown sugar.
- Crush Aromatics: Using a mortar and pestle, crush the ginger, galangal, and kaffir lime leaf together.
- Make the Spice Paste: In the mortar, combine the turmeric, candlenut, garlic, red onions, coriander, nutmeg, pepper, and salt. Grind into a smooth paste.
- Fry the Tempeh: Heat oil in a pan and fry the sliced tempeh until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In the same pan, add more oil if necessary, and sauté the shallots, ginger, galangal, kaffir lime leaf, salam leaves, and chili until fragrant. Add the shredded brown sugar.
- Combine and Simmer: Once aromatic, add a splash of water and the fried tempeh. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly coated and flavors meld together. Adjust seasoning as needed with additional salt or seasoning mix.
- Serve: Once cooked and flavors have infused, remove from heat and serve warm as a side dish or accompaniment to your favorite rice meal.
Enjoy this fragrant Kering Tempe Cabjo as an ultimate addition to your culinary repertoire, a true testament to the love of Indonesian flavors!
