Indonesian tempe recipes

Spicy Tempe with Garlic Chili Sambal

Published
Oct 18, 2024
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Ingredients

Ingredient Quantity
Tempe 100 grams
Bird’s Eye Chili (Cabe Rawit) 7 pieces
Garlic 1 clove
Oil As needed for frying
Salt To taste
Sugar A pinch

Instructions

  1. Begin by slicing the tempe according to your preference, then soak it in a brine solution made of water and salt to enhance its flavor.
  2. In a mortar and pestle, grind the bird’s eye chili and garlic together until you achieve a smooth paste.
  3. Next, fry the tempe until it turns golden brown and crispy. Once done, combine the fried tempe with the chili-garlic paste, gently pressing them together to meld the flavors.
  4. Finally, season the mixture with salt and a pinch of sugar to balance the heat. Serve this delightful sambel as a flavorful accompaniment to your meals, adding a spicy kick to your plate. Enjoy!