Sweet and Spicy Tempe Stir-Fry (Oseng Tempe Pedas Manis)

Spicy Sweet Tempe Stir-Fry (Oseng Tempe Pedas Manis)

This Spicy Sweet Tempe Stir-Fry is a flavorful Indonesian dish that combines the rich texture of tempe with the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. Tempe, a traditional fermented soybean product, takes center stage in this dish, where it’s stir-fried with aromatic herbs and spices, giving it a delicious depth of taste. This dish is simple yet packed with bold, dynamic flavors that make it irresistible.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Tempe:

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   • Cut the tempe into small cube-sized pieces, ensuring they are uniform for even cooking.
   • Heat oil in a frying pan and fry the tempe pieces until they are half-cooked or slightly golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.

2. Prepare the Aromatics:

   • Thinly slice the garlic, shallots, red chili, and bird’s eye chili.
   • Lightly crush the galangal and slice the kaffir lime leaves, removing the tough center stem if necessary.
   • Set all the ingredients aside, ready for the stir-fry.

3. Sauté the Spices:

   • In a clean pan, heat a little oil over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic, shallots, chilies, galangal, bay leaf, and kaffir lime leaves.
   • Sauté the mixture until fragrant, and the shallots become translucent and the spices release their aroma.

4. Combine with Tempe:

   • Once the spices are fragrant, add the fried tempe to the pan and toss everything together until the tempe is well-coated with the spices.

5. Season the Stir-Fry:

   • Pour in a small amount of water to deglaze the pan and help the flavors come together.
   • Add salt, palm sugar, and sweet soy sauce (kecap) to taste. Stir everything thoroughly and allow the tempe to absorb the sauce for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. Final Taste Check:

   • Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more soy sauce, sugar, or salt to balance the flavors as desired.
   • Allow the dish to simmer until the sauce thickens and the tempe absorbs all the flavors, becoming rich and sticky.

7. Serve and Enjoy:

   • Once everything is well-cooked and the flavors are absorbed, serve hot with steamed rice or as a side dish with other Indonesian delights. The sweet, spicy tempe will delight your taste buds with each bite!

Nutritional Information (per serving):

This Spicy Sweet Tempe Stir-Fry is an easy, delicious, and budget-friendly way to enjoy tempe, and it packs a punch with the bold flavors of Indonesia. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or to serve at a gathering!