Crispy Tempe Stir-Fry with Sweet Soy and Spicy Chilies

A flavorful and crispy tempe dish that’s easy to prepare with a balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors. Perfect as a snack or a side dish to complement your meals!

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Prepare the Tempe:

   • Cut the tempe into bite-sized pieces, based on your preference.
   • Heat oil in a pan and fry the tempe until golden and crispy. Once cooked, remove from oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

2. Prepare the Spice Paste:

   • Slice the curly and bird’s eye chili peppers.
   • Peel and slice the shallots and garlic.
   • Crush the galangal and set aside.
   • Tear the kaffir lime leaves into pieces.

3. Sauté the Spice Paste:

   • Heat some oil in a pan, and sauté the sliced chili peppers, shallots, garlic, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves until fragrant and the shallots are translucent.
   • Add salt, powdered broth, palm sugar, and granulated sugar to taste. Stir well to combine.

4. Combine the Tempe:

   • Add the fried tempe pieces to the pan with the sautéed spices. Stir everything together, making sure the tempe is well-coated with the mixture.
   • Add a splash of sweet soy sauce (kecap manis) to balance the flavors, and stir-fry briefly to allow the tempe to absorb the seasoning.
   • Adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more sugar or salt to taste.

5. Serve:

   • Once the tempe is well-coated and the flavors have melded together, remove from heat.
   • Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy while still warm!

Tips for Success:

• If you prefer more heat, you can add extra bird’s eye chilies.
• For a more authentic flavor, use fresh tempe from a local market.
• This dish pairs well with steamed rice and other Indonesian dishes.

Nutritional Information (Approximate per serving):

Enjoy this delicious and easy-to-make crispy tempe stir-fry with a perfect mix of sweetness, spice, and crunch!