Oseng Tempe Kacang Panjang (Stir-Fried Tempe with Long Beans)
This traditional Indonesian dish combines the rich, savory flavor of tempeh with the freshness of long beans, creating a simple yet flavorful stir-fry that pairs perfectly with warm, fluffy rice. The dish is infused with aromatic spices such as garlic, shallots, and chilies, and is seasoned with a balance of sweet, salty, and umami notes from sugar, salt, and bouillon.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Long beans (Kacang Panjang) | 1 bunch |
| Tempeh (cut into cubes) | As needed |
| Spice mixture | |
| Garlic (bawang putih) | 3 cloves, minced |
| Shallots (bawang merah) | 3 cloves, minced |
| Chilies (cabe) | 3, sliced diagonally |
| Bay leaves (daun salam) | 2 leaves |
| Galangal (laos) | 1 thumb-sized piece |
| Salt (garam) | To taste |
| Sugar (gula) | To taste |
| Bouillon powder (kaldu bubuk) | To taste |
| Water | As needed |
| Cooking oil | As needed |
Instructions
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Prepare the ingredients:
Start by washing and trimming the long beans, cutting them into bite-sized pieces. Cut the tempeh into cubes and set aside. In a blender or using a mortar and pestle, grind the garlic, shallots, and chilies into a fine paste. -
Fry the tempeh:
Heat a bit of oil in a pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, fry the tempeh cubes until they are golden brown and cooked through, but not crispy. Remove them from the pan and set aside. -
Sauté the aromatics:
In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed. Sauté the ground garlic, shallots, chilies, galangal, and bay leaves until fragrant and golden brown. -
Season the dish:
Pour in enough water to create a light sauce. Add sugar, salt, and bouillon powder to taste. Stir well to combine all the flavors, and let the mixture simmer for a couple of minutes until the sauce is aromatic and slightly thickened. -
Add the tempeh and long beans:
Return the fried tempeh to the pan. Add the long beans and stir everything together. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the long beans are tender and the flavors have melded together. -
Serve:
Once the beans are cooked through and the sauce has been absorbed into the tempeh, the dish is ready to be served. Pair it with a steaming bowl of jasmine rice for a complete meal.
Enjoy your Oseng Tempe Kacang Panjang—a delicious and hearty dish with the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors!
