Acehnese Spiced Fried Tempeh With Sweet Soy Sauce

Acehnese Spiced Fried Tempeh with Sweet Soy Sauce is a traditional dish from Acehnese Cuisine that features crispy fried tempeh marinated in aromatic spices and drizzled with sweet soy sauce. This dish is bursting with flavor and is perfect as a side dish or a main course.

Acehnese Spiced Fried Tempeh With Sweet Soy Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 block of tempeh, sliced into thin rectangles
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the minced garlic, ground coriander, ground cumin, turmeric powder, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
  2. Coat the tempeh slices with the marinade and let them sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
  4. Fry the marinated tempeh slices until they are crispy and golden brown on both sides.
  5. Drizzle sweet soy sauce over the fried tempeh before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
200 per serving
Carbohydrates
15g
Protein
10g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Frying pan Bowl Knife Cutting board

Tools

Spatula Mixing spoon

Serving suggestions

Serving Suggestions: Serve the Acehnese Spiced Fried Tempeh with Sweet Soy Sauce with steamed rice and a side of fresh cucumber and tomato salad.

Tips & tricks

Tips: Make sure to slice the tempeh thinly for a crispy texture when fried.

Cost

$8