Indonesian tempe recipes

Crispy Tempe Fritters with Carrots and Bean Sprouts

Published: Oct 9, 2024
Reading time: 2 min
Collection: Indonesian tempe recipes

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Ingredients

Ingredient	Quantity
All-purpose flour	1/4 kg (250g)
Tempe (small block)	1 small block
Bean sprouts (tauge)	1/2 ounce (about 15g)
Carrot	1/2 piece, julienned
Green onion (daun bawang)	A handful, chopped
Water	As needed
Oil for frying	As needed
Garlic	3 cloves, minced
Salt	To taste
Ground pepper	To taste
Seasoning powder	To taste

Instructions

Step	Action
1. Prepare the garlic paste: Peel and finely grind the garlic along with salt to create a smooth paste.
2. Prepare the vegetables: Clean and finely chop the carrot and green onion. Set aside.
3. Cut the tempe: Dice the tempe into small cubes, ensuring they are neither too large nor too small to fry evenly.
4. Make the batter: In a mixing bowl, add the flour and gradually mix in water until you achieve a smooth, thick batter. Stir in the garlic paste, ground pepper, and seasoning powder for flavor.
5. Add the fillings: Once the batter is well mixed, gently fold in the diced tempe, bean sprouts, carrot, and green onion. Stir until evenly combined.
6. Fry the fritters: Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Spoon spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, flattening them slightly to form small fritters. Fry until golden and crispy on both sides.
7. Serve and enjoy: Remove the fritters from the oil and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with a cup of tea, perfect for rainy days.

This simple yet satisfying Bakwan Tempe makes a delicious snack or light meal. Its crispy texture and flavorful filling are perfect when paired with a steaming cup of tea on a rainy afternoon.