Crispy Tempe Fritters with Garlic Egg Coating

Ingredients

Ingredient	Amount
Tempe (fermented soybean cake)	1 block (about 250g)
Egg	1 large egg
Garlic (grated or garlic powder)	2 cloves or 1 tsp garlic powder
All-purpose flour	2 tbsp
Salt	To taste
Black pepper	To taste

Step	Instruction
1.	Begin by preparing the ingredients. Cut the tempe into small pieces and steam them lightly for a few minutes. This step helps to soften the tempe and enhance its flavor.
2.	In a mixing bowl, combine the grated garlic (or garlic powder), all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper. Whisk them together until the mixture is smooth. If the mixture feels a bit lumpy, you can leave it as is—it will still work fine.
3.	Crack the egg into the bowl with the spice mixture and whisk thoroughly to combine everything into a batter.
4.	Take each piece of steamed tempe, dip it into the egg batter, ensuring it is well-coated on all sides.
5.	Heat a pan with oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, fry the coated tempe pieces until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside. This usually takes about 3-4 minutes per side.
6.	Once cooked, remove the tempe from the oil and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
7.	Serve your crispy tempe with egg hot, either as a snack or as part of a main dish. Enjoy!

This simple, yet flavorful recipe brings out the delicious nutty taste of tempe with a crispy coating, perfect for any meal or snack time!