Crispy Stuffed Tempeh with Spicy Green Tomato Filling

Tempe Kekinian (Modern Tempe)

Ingredients

• Main Ingredients:

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  • 1 medium block of tempeh

• Filling Ingredients:

  • 4 small green tomatoes
  • 10 small chili peppers (cabe rawit)
  • 15 shallots
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • Salt, sugar, and chicken bouillon powder (to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons of oil (for sautéing)

• Coating Ingredients:

  • 3 shallots
  • 1 garlic clove
  • A pinch of coriander
  • 1 thumb-sized piece of turmeric
  • 1 candlenut (kemiri)
  • A pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoons of melted margarine
  • 1 stalk of green onion, finely sliced
  • 100g all-purpose flour (adjust as needed)
  • Water (as needed)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Filling:
   Begin by blending all the filling ingredients, except for the tomatoes, into a smooth paste. In a pan, heat the oil over medium heat, then sauté the paste until fragrant. Add the sliced green tomatoes, followed by salt, sugar, and chicken bouillon powder. Continue to sauté until the tomatoes soften and the mixture is well combined. Remove from heat and set aside.

2. Make the Coating:
   In a blender, grind the shallots, garlic, chili peppers, turmeric, candlenut, and coriander into a fine paste. Combine this paste with melted margarine, a bit of salt, finely sliced green onions, and the all-purpose flour. Add water gradually to adjust the consistency, ensuring it’s thick enough to coat the tempeh. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

3. Assemble the Tempeh:
   Cut the tempeh into slices and make a slit down the middle of each piece, but not all the way through. Stuff each piece with the prepared filling, packing it in well. Continue this process until all the tempeh pieces are filled.

4. Coat and Fry:
   Dip the stuffed tempeh into the coating mixture, ensuring each piece is well-covered. Heat oil in a deep frying pan and fry the tempeh until golden brown and crispy on the outside. Remove and drain on paper towels.

5. Serve:
   Once the tempeh has cooled slightly and is crisp, serve it hot as a delicious snack or main dish, perfect for sharing or enjoying with steamed rice.