Tempe Goreng Kecap Manis (fried Tempeh With Sweet Soy Sauce)

Tempe Goreng Kecap Manis is a popular dish in Madurese cuisine, featuring crispy fried tempeh coated in sweet soy sauce. This dish is a delicious and simple way to enjoy the unique flavors of tempeh.

Tempe Goreng Kecap Manis (fried Tempeh With Sweet Soy Sauce)

Ingredients

  • 1 block of tempeh, sliced into thin rectangles
  • 1 cup of cooking oil
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons of sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ground white pepper
  • 1 green onion, thinly sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat the cooking oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  2. Fry the tempeh slices until golden brown and crispy, then remove and drain on paper towels.
  3. In a separate pan, sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
  4. Add the fried tempeh to the pan with the garlic, then pour in the sweet soy sauce.
  5. Season with salt and white pepper, then stir-fry for a few minutes until the tempeh is well coated with the sauce.
  6. Transfer the tempeh to a serving plate and garnish with sliced green onions.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
20 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

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

Supplies

Frying pan Spatula Knife Cutting board

Tools

Paper towels

Serving suggestions

Serve the Tempe Goreng Kecap Manis as an appetizer or as a side dish with steamed rice and sambal.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, you can add a squeeze of fresh lime juice over the fried tempeh before serving.

Cost

$5