Stir-fried Shrimp, Tempe, and Long Beans in Sweet and Spicy Sauce (Tumis Udang Tempe Kacang Panjang Rasa Pedas Manis)
Ingredients:
| Main Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Shrimp (cleaned and deveined) | 1/4 kg (about 8.8 oz) |
| Tempe (cut into strips, fried crispy) | 1/2 block (about 100 g) |
| Long beans (washed and cut into 3-4 cm pieces) | 5-7 pieces (about 1 bunch) |
| Tomato (thinly sliced) | 1 medium-sized |
| Kaffir lime leaves | 3 leaves |
| Bay leaves | 2 leaves |
| Galangal (crushed) | 1 segment |
| Cooking oil | 2 tbsp |
| Water | As needed |
Spice Paste Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Red chili (bird’s eye) | 5 pieces |
| Red curly chili or large red chili | 5 pieces |
| Coriander seeds (ground) | 1 tsp |
| Shallots (peeled) | 3 cloves |
| Garlic (peeled) | 2 cloves |
| Palm sugar (or brown sugar) | 1 tsp |
| Salt | 1/2 tsp |
| Black pepper | 1/2 tsp |
Instructions:
| Step | Instruction |
|---|---|
| 1 | Prepare the spice paste: Blend together the red bird’s eye chilies, red curly chili (or large red chili), coriander seeds, shallots, garlic, palm sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Set aside. |
| 2 | Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the spice paste, along with the kaffir lime leaves, bay leaves, and crushed galangal. Sauté until the mixture releases a fragrant aroma. |
| 3 | Add the long beans to the pan and stir-fry for a couple of minutes. |
| 4 | Next, add the fried tempeh strips and continue stirring for another minute. |
| 5 | Add the shrimp and stir-fry until the shrimp turns pink and opaque. |
| 6 | Pour in enough water to lightly cover the ingredients in the pan. Stir gently. |
| 7 | Add the thinly sliced tomato and cook for 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes soften and begin to wilt. |
| 8 | Let the mixture cook until the water has reduced and the flavors have infused into the shrimp, tempeh, and long beans. Stir occasionally to prevent burning. |
| 9 | Once the sauce has thickened and the dish is dry, remove from heat. Serve hot with steamed white rice. |
This Tumis Udang Tempe Kacang Panjang Rasa Pedas Manis (Stir-fried Shrimp, Tempe, and Long Beans in Sweet and Spicy Sauce) is a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors. The combination of succulent shrimp, crispy fried tempe, and fresh long beans with a fragrant spice paste makes this dish a favorite for any occasion. Pair it with warm rice to create a complete and satisfying meal.
