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Sambal Goreng Tempeh

Name: Sambal Goreng Tempeh
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 400 g Tempeh; 0.75 cup Vegetable oil; 2 tbsp Sambal oelek; 3 tbsp Sweet soy sauce; 3 clove Garlic; 1 dessert spoon Ginger; 1 dessert spoon Lime leaves or lime zest; 1 tbsp Brown sugar; 1 tbsp Lime juice; 0.5 tsp Salt; 2 cup Jasmine rice; 1 Cucumber

An Indonesian tempeh dish where fried soy cakes are tossed in sambal, sweet soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and lime leaf until sticky.

Time: 40 min
Difficulty: Medium
Servings: 4
Calories: ~360 kcal

🇮🇩 Indonesian🌍 Full translation

#High Protein
Vegan
Vegetarian

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Timeline

Total 40 min

Prep18 min
Cooking22 min

Ingredients

4 servings

Quick:

Tempeh için

400 g Tempeh

For frying

0.8 cup(~160 ml) Vegetable oil

For the sauce

2 tbsp(~30 ml) Sambal oelek
3 tbsp(~45 ml) Sweet soy sauce
3 clove Garlic
1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Ginger
1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Lime leaves or lime zest
1 tbsp(~15 ml) Brown sugar
1 tbsp(~15 ml) Lime juice

General

0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Salt

For serving

2 cup(~400 ml) Jasmine rice
1 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 min
07:00
3
Turn the garlic and ginger in the pan for 1 minute, until fragrant.
1 min
01:00
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 min
04:00
6
Add the fried tempeh to the sauce and turn for 2 minutes, until every surface is coated.
2 min
02:00
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)

⚠️ Estimated, 58% match

~360

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

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.

Estimated satiety (per serving)

6/10

Strong satiety, counts as a main meal

This recipe may contain allergens

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.
Is Sambal Goreng Tempeh filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 6/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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Instructions

Cut the tempeh into sticks about finger-width.

Heat the vegetable oil to 170°C and fry the tempeh for 7 minutes, until golden.

7 min

07:00

Turn the garlic and ginger in the pan for 1 minute, until fragrant.

1 min

01:00

Add the sambal oelek, sweet soy sauce, lime leaves or zest, brown sugar, lime juice, and salt.

Cook the sauce for 4 minutes, until bubbling and thickened.

4 min

04:00

Add the fried tempeh to the sauce and turn for 2 minutes, until every surface is coated.

2 min

02:00

Serve with jasmine rice and cucumber.

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.

Is Sambal Goreng Tempeh filling?

Satiety bar per serving is 6/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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