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Spicy Tempeh Delight: Authentic Sambal Tempe Recipe

Published
Oct 16, 2024
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Ingredients

Ingredient Quantity
Tempe 1 piece
Sambal
Red chilies 5 pieces
Bird’s eye chilies 5 pieces
Red tomato 1 piece
Shallots 5 cloves
Garlic 3 cloves
Kencur (aromatic ginger) A pinch
Shrimp paste To taste (lightly fried)
Salt To taste
Sugar To taste

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Begin by preparing all ingredients.
  2. Cooking: In a pot, boil the red chilies, bird’s eye chilies, shallots, garlic, kencur, and red tomato together with the tempe. This will enhance the flavors of the sambal.
  3. Draining: Once cooked, drain both the tempe and the sambal ingredients thoroughly.
  4. Blending: Add the lightly fried shrimp paste, salt, and sugar to the drained sambal mixture and blend until smooth.
  5. Combining: Mix the boiled tempe into the sambal blend and mash it together until well combined.
  6. Serving: Your delicious Sambal Tempe Enak is ready to be enjoyed. Serve it as a side dish or a flavorful topping!

This vibrant dish is not only easy to make but also packs a punch with its bold flavors, making it an ultimate addition to any meal!