Savory Stir-Fried Tempeh with Long Green Beans and Spices
Tumis Tempe Kacang Panjang Recipe
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
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| Tempe (fermented soybean cake) | 1 block, cut into pieces |
| Long green beans (kacang panjang) | A handful, cut into pieces |
| Tomato | 1, diced |
| Bay leaf (daun salam) | 1 leaf |
| Galangal (lengkuas) | 3 cm, smashed |
| Brown sugar (gula merah) | 1 tsp, grated |
| Sweet soy sauce (kecap manis) | To taste |
| Grilled shrimp paste (terasi) | A little |
| Salt | To taste |
| Water | As needed |
| Oil for frying | As needed |
Spices:
| Spice | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Shallots (bawang merah) | 6, thinly sliced |
| Garlic (bawang putih) | 4, thinly sliced |
| Red chilies (cabe merah) | 5, sliced diagonally |
| Green chilies (cabe hijau) | 5, sliced diagonally |
| Bird’s eye chili (cabe rawit) | To taste (optional) |
Instructions
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Heat the Oil: Begin by heating a sufficient amount of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
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Sauté the Spices: Once the oil is hot, add the sliced shallots, garlic, red and green chilies. Sauté until fragrant and the shallots become translucent.
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Add Aromatics: Incorporate the diced tomato, smashed galangal, and bay leaf. Stir well to combine.
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Introduce Liquid: Pour in a little water to help the ingredients meld together, then add the tempe pieces along with the sweet soy sauce.
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Final Touch: Gently mix in the long green beans, cooking briefly over high heat until the beans are tender yet crisp.
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Serve: Remove from heat and serve the dish warm, allowing the flavors to harmonize beautifully.
Enjoy this delightful Tumis Tempe Kacang Panjang, a dish that showcases the wonderful combination of tempe and fresh green beans, enriched with aromatic spices and a hint of sweetness!
