Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Tempe (fermented soy cake) | 1 block (approximately 200g) |
| Pete (stinky beans) | 4 pieces |
| Red onions (bawang merah) | 7 cloves |
| Garlic (bawang putih) | 5 cloves |
| Bird’s eye chilies (cabai rawit) | 15 pieces |
| Large red chili (cabai merah besar) | 2 pieces |
| Tomatoes | 2 pieces |
| Palm sugar (gula merah) | 1 small piece (about 50g) |
| Salt | To taste |
| Black pepper | To taste |
Instructions
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Prepare the tempe:
Cut the tempe into small cubes, then fry in hot oil until golden and crispy. Set aside to drain on paper towels. -
Prepare the pete (stinky beans):
Peel the pete, rinse them well, and fry them until golden. Set aside. -
Blend the spices:
Remove the seeds from the large red chilies (to reduce bitterness). Then, in a mortar or food processor, blend the red onions, garlic, bird’s eye chilies, and large red chilies into a smooth paste. -
Prepare the tomatoes:
Rinse the tomatoes, then cut them into small pieces. -
Cook the spice paste:
Heat a little oil in a pan, and sauté the spice paste until fragrant. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they begin to break down. Stir in the palm sugar that has been finely shredded. -
Season the sambal:
Add salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning as needed. -
Combine the ingredients:
Once the tomato mixture is cooked, add the fried tempe and pete to the pan. Stir everything together to ensure the sauce is evenly coated on the tempe and beans. Add a splash of water if necessary to help the flavors meld together. -
Simmer and serve:
Let the sambal goreng simmer for a few minutes until the sauce has slightly reduced and everything is well combined. -
Serving suggestion:
Once the sauce has thickened and the flavors have absorbed, remove from heat. Serve this dish warm with steamed rice or as a flavorful side dish.
This Sambal Goreng Tempe Pete brings together the savory crunch of fried tempe with the bold, spicy flavors of bird’s eye chilies and sweet palm sugar, perfectly balanced with the unique, earthy flavor of pete. Enjoy this flavorful Indonesian classic with a side of steamed rice!