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Medium 1 hr 33 min~337 kcal 5/10
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Sambal Goreng Tempeh
An Indonesian tempeh dish where fried soy cakes are tossed in sambal, sweet soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and lime leaf until sticky.
Medium⏱️ 40 min📖 1 min readServes 4~360 kcal🇮🇩 Indonesian🌍 Full translation
18 min prep 22 min cook
- #High Protein
- Vegan
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Timeline
Total 40 min- Prep18 min
- Cooking22 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
Tempeh için
- 400 gr Tempeh
For frying
- 0.8 su bardağı(~160 ml) Vegetable oil
For the sauce
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Sambal oelek
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Sweet soy sauce
- 3 diş Garlic
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Ginger
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Lime leaves or lime zest
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Brown sugar
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Lime juice
General
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Salt
For serving
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Jasmine rice
- 1 adet Cucumber
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Instructions
- 1
Cut the tempeh into sticks about finger-width.
- 2
Heat the vegetable oil to 170°C and fry the tempeh for 7 minutes, until golden.
7 min07:00 - 3
Turn the garlic and ginger in the pan for 1 minute, until fragrant.
1 min01:00 - 4
Add the sambal oelek, sweet soy sauce, lime leaves or zest, brown sugar, lime juice, and salt.
- 5
Cook the sauce for 4 minutes, until bubbling and thickened.
4 min04:00 - 6
Add the fried tempeh to the sauce and turn for 2 minutes, until every surface is coated.
2 min02:00 - 7
Serve with jasmine rice and cucumber.
💡 Tip: Do not cut the tempeh too small; thin crumbs absorb the sauce and burn quickly in the pan.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve sambal goreng tempeh hot or warm with plain rice, cucumber, and a lime wedge if desired.
Nutrition (per serving)
~360
kcal calories
18
g protein
30
g carbs
20
g fat
Protein 19%Carbs 32%Fat 49%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Soy
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Sambal Goreng Tempeh make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Sambal Goreng Tempeh take?
Prep 18 minutes, cooking 22 minutes; 40 minutes in total.Is Sambal Goreng Tempeh difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Sambal Goreng Tempeh have?
Approximately 360 kcal per serving. Protein: 18g, carbs: 30g, fat: 20g.Which allergens does Sambal Goreng Tempeh contain?
This recipe contains Soy. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Sambal Goreng Tempeh belong to?
This recipe belongs to Indonesian cuisine.How many ingredients does Sambal Goreng Tempeh need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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