Crispy Stir-fried Tempeh in Sweet Soy Sauce (Tempe Orek Kering)
Crispy Stir-fried Tempeh in Sweet Soy Sauce (Tempe Orek Kering)
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A popular Indonesian side dish featuring thinly sliced tempeh deep-fried until extra crunchy and tossed in a sweet, spicy, and savory glaze. Coated in a reduction of palm sugar, aromatic spices, and chilies, this version stays crispy for a long time. It is the perfect shelf-stable topping for steamed rice, Nasi Uduk, Yellow Rice, or as a savory snack.
Recipe Contributor : @paramita_prasetyo2
Category
Side Dish, Basic Seasoning, Quick & Easy
Serving Size :
5
Cap Ibu product used:
- CAP IBU Ground White Papper
- CAP IBU Himalayan Pink Salt
- CAP IBU White Basic Seasoning Paste
Ingredients:
- 1 block of tempeh (450g)
- 1.5 tbsp CAP IBU White Basic Seasoning Paste
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 stalk lemongrass
- 4 kaffir lime leaves
- 4 red curly chilies
- 2 tbsp sweet soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp CAP IBU Ground White Pepper
- ¾ tsp CAP IBU Himalayan Pink Salt
- ¾ tsp stock powder
How to Cook:
- Cut the tempeh into thin rectangles strips.
- Fry the tempeh in hot oil over medium heat until dry and crispy.
- Once golden and crispy, remove the tempeh from the pan and allow them to sit on a plate lined with paper towels, in order for any excess oil drip off, set aside
- Sauté 1.5 tbsp of CAP IBU Basic White Seasoning with 2 bay leaves, 1 bruised lemongrass stalk, and 4 kaffir lime leaves.
- Add sliced red curly chilies (optional) and the fried tempeh.
- Add 2 tbsp sweet soy sauce, 1 tsp sugar, ½ tsp ground white pepper, ¾ tsp salt, and ¾ tsp stock powder.
- Stir well until evenly coated and cook to your desired level of crispiness.
Note : If you prefer a sweeter taste, you can add sugar to taste
Good luck and hope you like it!
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