Indonesian tempe recipes

Stir-Fried Tempeh with Bean Sprouts and Green Beans: A Flavorful Indonesian Delight

Published
Oct 3, 2024
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Ingredients

Ingredient Quantity
Bean sprouts (tauge) 1 pack (approx. 3,000 IDR)
Tempe 1/2 block
Green beans (buncis) To taste
Tomato 1/2 (sliced)
Shallots 5 cloves (thinly sliced)
Garlic 3 cloves (thinly sliced)
Red curly chilies 5 (sliced diagonally)
Large green chilies 3 (sliced diagonally)
Galangal 1 thumb-sized piece (smashed)
Bay leaf 1 leaf
Oyster sauce 2 tablespoons
Salt To taste
Sugar To taste
Chicken stock powder To taste
Water As needed

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Tempe: Cut the tempe into your desired size and fry until it’s half cooked.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: In a pan, heat some oil and sauté the sliced shallots and garlic until fragrant. Then, add the sliced chilies, smashed galangal, and bay leaf, and continue to sauté until wilted.
  3. Combine Ingredients: Add the fried tempe and green beans to the pan, stirring briefly. Incorporate the oyster sauce, salt, sugar, chicken stock powder, and enough water to create a sauce. Mix well.
  4. Add Sprouts and Tomato: Gently fold in the bean sprouts and sliced tomato. Add more water if necessary and cook until everything is well combined and cooked through. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
  5. Serve: Once cooked, serve warm as a delightful side dish.

Enjoy this vibrant and nutritious dish that highlights the flavors of tempe, fresh vegetables, and aromatic spices!