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Crispy Spicy Tempe Mercon: A Flavorful Indonesian Delight

Published
Oct 5, 2024
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Ingredients

Ingredient Quantity
Tempe (fermented soybean cake) 1 papan
Curly chilies 4 pieces
Bird’s eye chilies (to taste) 3 pieces
Garlic 1 clove
Onion 1 medium
Shrimp paste 1 piece
Seasoned flour mix (any brand) 1 package
Rice flour 2 tablespoons
Water As needed
Cooking oil As needed

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Tempe: Slice the tempe according to your preference and make a slit down the center of each piece to create a pocket for the filling.

  2. Cook the Ingredients: In a pan, heat a bit of oil and sauté the curly chilies, bird’s eye chilies, garlic, onion, and shrimp paste until they are soft and fragrant.

  3. Make the Sambal: Remove the sautéed mixture from the heat and mash it together with salt to taste.

  4. Fill the Tempe: Spoon the sambal into the slits of the tempe, ensuring each piece is generously filled.

  5. Coat the Tempe: Divide the seasoned flour mix into two bowls: one for dry coating and another for wet. Add 2 tablespoons of rice flour to the dry mixture.

  6. Coating Process: Roll the sambal-filled tempe in the dry mix, dip it into the wet mix, and then roll it again in the dry mixture, repeating until all pieces are coated.

  7. Fry the Tempe: Heat oil in a frying pan. Once hot, fry the coated tempe until golden brown and crispy.

  8. Serve: Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with steamed rice for a delightful meal.

Enjoy this crispy, spicy tempe dish that packs a punch!