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Crispy Tempe Balls: A Delicious Indonesian Snack Recipe

Published: Oct 11, 2024
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Collection: Indonesian tempe recipes

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Ingredients

Ingredient	Amount
Tempe (fermented soy cake)	1 block (papan)
All-purpose flour (Tepung Terigu)	5 tablespoons (sdm)
Eggs	2 large
Seasoning (Penyedap rasa)	To taste
Water	As needed
Bread crumbs (Tepung roti)	To coat
Salt	To taste
Sugar	To taste

Instructions

Step	Details
1. Boil the tempe	In a pot, bring water to a boil and add the tempe. Cook for 10-15 minutes until softened.
2. Mash the tempe	Once cooked, remove from the pot and mash the tempe until smooth and crumbly.
3. Add ingredients	To the mashed tempe, add 1 egg, 5 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, a pinch of salt, and a little water. Mix thoroughly until the dough is smooth and no longer sticky. If the mixture feels too wet, add a bit more flour to reach a workable consistency.
4. Shape into balls	Form the mixture into small, round balls using your hands.
5. Prepare for coating	In one bowl, beat the remaining egg. In another bowl, place the bread crumbs (tepung roti).
6. Coat the tempe balls	Dip each tempe ball into the beaten egg, then roll them in the bread crumbs to coat evenly.
7. Fry the balls	Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the tempe balls in batches until golden and crispy, turning them occasionally to ensure they cook evenly on all sides.
8. Serve and enjoy	Once golden and crispy, remove from the oil and drain excess oil on paper towels. Serve your crispy tempe balls warm, and enjoy this delicious snack!

These crispy tempe balls make for an irresistible snack or appetizer! The crunchy exterior and flavorful inside will leave everyone craving more. Perfect for pairing with a spicy dip or enjoyed on their own!