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