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Crispy Tempe Bites with Spicy Soy Dipping Sauce

Published
Oct 19, 2024
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Ingredients

Ingredient Quantity
Tempe (preferably branded) 1/4 kg
All-purpose flour 3 tbsp
Rice flour 3 tbsp
Garlic 2 cloves (1 1/2 for batter, 1/2 for sambal)
Coriander powder 1/4 tbsp
Green onions Chopped, to taste
Salt To taste
Maggi seasoning To taste
Cooking oil As needed
Kecap Bango (sweet soy sauce) To taste
Bird’s eye chili To taste
Kaffir lime leaves Chopped, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine water, all-purpose flour, rice flour, chopped green onions, coriander powder, salt, and Maggi seasoning to create a smooth batter.
  2. Slice the tempe into thin pieces.
  3. Heat cooking oil in a pan, then reduce the heat to medium.
  4. Dip the tempe pieces into the batter, ensuring they are well coated, and carefully place them in the hot oil.
  5. Fry until golden brown, then remove and drain on paper towels.
  6. Serve with either sambal kecap or fresh bird’s eye chilies.

Sambal Kecap Preparation:

  1. In a small bowl, mix kecap Bango, chopped bird’s eye chili, a pinch of Maggi seasoning, and a splash of water.
  2. For added flavor, crush a clove of garlic and mix it with a little water to create garlic water, then add this to the sambal along with chopped kaffir lime leaves.

Enjoy this crispy tempe dish as a delightful snack or appetizer that combines the perfect crunch with a spicy kick!