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.
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
- In a bowl, mix the minced garlic, ground coriander, ground cumin, turmeric powder, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
- Coat the tempeh slices with the marinade and let them sit for 10 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry the marinated tempeh slices until they are crispy and golden brown on both sides.
- 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