Tempeh Orek (Sweet and Spicy Fried Tempeh)
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Ingredients
- 400 g tempeh
- 3 tbsp kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)
- 4 shallots
- 3 garlic cloves
- 3 fresh red chillies
- 200 ml vegetable oil for frying
Method
- 1
Cut the tempeh into thin strips.
- 2
Heat 2cm of vegetable oil in a wok and fry the tempeh in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towel.
- 3
Pour off most of the oil, leaving 2 tablespoons, and fry the shallots, garlic and red chillies for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- 4
Stir in the kecap manis and 2 tablespoons water and simmer for 2 minutes until syrupy.
- 5
Return the tempeh to the pan and toss to coat.
- 6
Serve with steamed rice.
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