Indonesian tempe recipes

Savory Tempe Steak with Flavorful Tomato Sauce

Published
Oct 5, 2024
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Ingredients

Ingredient Quantity
Papan tempe 2 pieces
Garlic 2 cloves
All-purpose flour As needed
Pepper To taste
Salt To taste
Cooking oil As needed
For the Sauce:
Shallots (finely chopped) 8 pieces
Garlic (finely chopped) 4 cloves
Onion (finely chopped) 1 piece
Tomatoes (boiled, peeled, and diced) 2 pieces
Oyster sauce 2 tablespoons
Tomato ketchup 1 small bottle or ½ bottle
Ground pepper 1 teaspoon
Salt To taste
Flavor enhancer ½ teaspoon
Granulated sugar ½ tablespoon
Water 250 ml
Margarine As needed for sautéing

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Tempe: Cut the tempe into small pieces and steam them until soft. Once cooked, mash the tempe until smooth. Add crushed garlic, flour, pepper, and salt, mixing well until the ingredients are evenly combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

  2. Make the Sauce: In a pan, heat margarine over medium heat. Sauté the finely chopped shallots, garlic, and onion until fragrant. Add the diced tomatoes, water, and all the seasonings, stirring until the sauce thickens and is well-cooked. Taste and adjust flavors to your liking.

  3. Combine: Serve the tempe on a plate, topped generously with the flavorful sauce. Enjoy your delicious steak tempe!