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Sambal Goreng Tempeh Side
30 min total15 prep15 cook4 servings240 cal
VegetarianVeganClassic
Indonesian sambal goreng tempeh — fried tempeh in spicy chili sambal with kecap manis. A protein-rich side that brings heat and crunch to any rice plate.
Ingredients
produce
- 400 gtempeh
- 4red chilies
- 4 clovesgarlic
- 3shallots
- 1tomato
pantry
- 2 tbspkecap manis
- 0.25 cupvegetable oil
- 0.75 tspsalt
Steps
- Slice tempeh and fry in oil until golden on both sides; drain.
- Blend chilies, garlic, and shallots into a coarse paste.
- Fry sambal paste in a little oil until fragrant.
- Add diced tomato and cook until softened.
- Stir in kecap manis and salt.
- Add fried tempeh and toss to coat in sambal.
- Cook 2 minutes until sauce clings to tempeh.
- Serve hot as a side with rice.
Tips
- Fry tempeh until deep golden before adding sambal.
- Use a hot wok for quick, smoky stir-frying.
- Balance heat with kecap manis sweetness.
- Serve immediately for maximum crispness.
