Indonesian tempe recipes

Spicy Tempe Orek with Long Beans

Published
Oct 3, 2024
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Ingredients

Ingredient Quantity
Tempe (cut into small pieces) 1 block
Garlic 2 cloves
Shallots 4 cloves
Red curly chilies 2
Candlenuts (Kemiri) 3 pieces
Ground black pepper 1 tablespoon
Sweet soy sauce (Kecap Manis) To taste
Long beans (Kacang Panjang), cut into pieces 10 beans

Instructions

Step Action
1 Heat oil in a pan and fry the tempe pieces until crispy and golden brown.
2 Cut the long beans into smaller pieces and wash them thoroughly.
3 In a mortar or blender, grind the garlic, shallots, candlenuts, and red chilies into a smooth paste.
4 In the same pan, sauté the ground spice mixture until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
5 Add the long beans to the pan, then pour in just a small amount of water (enough to help them cook without making the mixture too soupy). Let the beans soften and cook through.
6 Once the beans are tender, add the fried tempe, sweet soy sauce, and ground black pepper. Stir well to coat the ingredients evenly with the sauce.
7 Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary (add more soy sauce or pepper as desired).
8 Serve hot and enjoy!

This delicious, savory dish, Tempe Orek Kacang Panjang, combines the nutty, crispy tempe with the sweet and spicy flavor of long beans, creating a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Ideal as a side dish for any meal, it’s quick, easy, and packed with deliciousness. Enjoy!