Tempeh Goreng with crispy tempeh, sambal, cucumber and rice
Indonesian Recipe

Tempeh Goreng

This Tempeh Goreng recipe uses Tempeh slices, a simple spice marinade and hot oil. The marinade takes in a short time, after which the Tempeh is roasted in portions and served with Sambal or Kecap Manis.

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Total time 40 min
Calories 460 kcal
Servings 4 servings
Difficulty Easy
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Why this recipe works

Tempeh Goreng crispy and spicy roast

Tempeh has a nutty taste and takes marinade well. Do not cut it too thin, otherwise it becomes dry. A short marinade with garlic, coriander and turmeric is enough for the tempeh to become aromatic when roasting.

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Recipe

Tempeh Goreng

Tempeh Goreng is crispy fried Tempeh, previously marinated with garlic, coriander, turmeric and salt. It should remain golden brown outside, nutty inside.

Ingredients

4 servings

Method

  1. 1

    Mix marinades

    Mix garlic, coriander, turmeric, salt and water. Cut tempeh into slices.

  2. 2

    Marinate Tempeh

    Leave to soak in the marinade for 10 to 15 minutes. Drain well afterwards.

  3. 3

    Optional flouring

    Sprinkle thinly with rice flour for more crust Tempeh. Shake off excess flour.

  4. 4

    Roasts

    Heat oil and fry Tempeh in a portion of golden brown. Do not add too many slices to the pan at the same time.

  5. 5

    Serving

    Drain on kitchen paper and serve with sambal, kecap manis, rice or vegetables.

Kitchen know-how

Tips for Tempeh Goreng

Short marinating

Tempeh picks up spice quickly. Too long watering makes it softer.

Hot roast

The oil should be hot so that the surface becomes crispy quickly.

Do not cut too thin

Very thin slices become hard. About 1 cm thick remains nutty inside.

Variations

How to adapt this recipe

Roasted Tempeh at the end briefly with Kecap Manis and little Sambal swirl.

Sprinkle Tempeh thinly with oil and cook crispy at 190 degrees. Turn in between.

Nutrition per serving

460kcal
24.0 gCarbohydrates
28.0 gProtein
28.0 gFat

Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ about Tempeh Goreng

A short marinade makes Tempeh more spicy. Without marinade it remains rather nutty-neutral.

It was cut too thin or fried too long. About 1 cm thick slices remain juicyer.

Yes, if you do not use any animal ingredients in marinade or side dish.

Rice, sambal, kecap manis, cucumber, vegetables or gado gado fit well.

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