Indonesian tempe recipes

Crispy Sweet and Spicy Tempeh Bites

Published: Oct 17, 2024
Reading time: 2 min
Collection: Indonesian tempe recipes

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Ingredients

Ingredients	Quantity
Tempeh	1 block
Shallots	6 cloves
Garlic	3 cloves
Kaffir lime leaves	3 leaves
Bird’s eye chilies (adjust to taste)	15
Galangal (optional)	A small piece
Ginger (optional)	A small piece
Salt	To taste
Soy sauce	To taste
Sugar	To taste
Cooking oil	As needed for frying

Instructions

Steps	Description
1. Slice the tempeh	Cut the tempeh into small, thin pieces. Be careful not to slice them too thin.
2. Fry the tempeh	Heat the cooking oil in a pan and fry the tempeh until golden brown and crispy. Make sure not to overcook. Once done, remove and drain excess oil.
3. Prepare the spice paste	Grind the shallots, garlic, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
4. Stir-fry the spices	Heat a little oil in the pan. Sauté the spice paste until fragrant. Add chopped bird’s eye chilies, torn kaffir lime leaves (remove the stems), galangal, and ginger. Stir-fry until the spices are aromatic.
5. Combine with tempeh	Add the fried tempeh to the pan and stir well. Add soy sauce, salt, and sugar to taste. Stir until the seasonings coat the tempeh evenly.
6. Final touch	Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Stir until the spices are well absorbed, then turn off the heat.
7. Serve	Your Sweet and Spicy Tempeh Crisps are ready to enjoy! 😋

This delightful Sweet and Spicy Tempeh is the perfect crunchy snack or side dish, with a delicious balance of sweetness and heat. Enjoy it with rice or simply as a crispy treat on its own!