15/02/2020
Sambal Goreng Tempeh (Fried Tempeh in Spicy Sambal)
FRIED TEMPEH WITH SPICY SAUCE /
SAMBAL GORENG TEMPEH
COURSE: ENTREE, SIDE DISH CUISINE: INDONESIAN
PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES COOK TIME: 20 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME: 30 MINUTES
SERVINGS: 4 SERVINGS
CALORIES: 116KCAL
AUTHOR: MARV
Crispy fried tempeh is tossed in addicting spicy sambal sauce
INGREDIENTS
8 oz tempeh (cut into long
and narrow strips)
1/2 tsp belacan / shrimp
paste omit for vegan version
1 Tbsp seedless tamarind
paste mixed with 2 Tbsp
water
2 Tbsp gula jawa/ Indonesian
palm sugar roughly chopped,
or you may sub with brown
sugar
Salt to taste
Cooking oil for deep-frying of
pan frying
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place all the ground ingredients in a food processor and process
into a smooth paste. Set aside. Preheat about 1-inch of oil to
deep fry the sliced tempeh in batches if necessary. Deep fry until
they are golden brown. Drain on an absorbent paper towel and
set aside. Alternatively, you can also put about 1 Tbsp of oil in a
large non-stick skillet and pan fry them on 1 layer until they are
crispy
2. In a large skillet or wok, preheat about 2 Tbsp of oil. Add the
ground ingredients and stir fry for 3 minutes. Add tamarind
juice and palm sugar. Stir to mix and until the palm sugar is
melted. Add the fried tempeh and stir to mix everything to make
sure the sambal sauce is coating every piece of the tempeh.
Have a taste and season with more salt and sugar as needed. It
should be spicy, sweet, and slightly tangy
GROUND INGREDIENTS:
3 shallots (peeled and thinly
sliced)
3 cloves garlic (peeled and
finely minced)
5 Red Thai chili (more if you
like more heat)
1 tsp galangal powder
1 Roma tomato quartered
NUTRITION
Serving: 50g | Calories: 116kcal
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