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Tempeh Orek
An Indonesian home dish of crisp tempeh tossed in a glossy sweet soy, garlic, shallot, and chili sauce.
Easy⏱️ 34 min📖 1 min readServes 4~290 kcal🇮🇩 Indonesian🌍 Full translation
16 min prep 18 min cook
- Vegan
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 34 min- Prep16 min
- Cooking18 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
Ana malzeme
- 350 g Tempeh
For the sauce
- 5 Shallots
- 3 clove Garlic
- 2 Red peppers
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Sweet soy sauce
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Tamarind water
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Brown sugar
For cooking
- 4 tbsp(~60 ml) Vegetable oil
General
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Cut the tempeh into thin sticks.
- 2
Fry the tempeh in hot oil for 6 minutes, until crisp.
6 min06:00 - 3
Finely chop the shallots, garlic, and peppers.
- 4
Cook the aromatics in a pan for 4 minutes, until fragrant.
4 min04:00 - 5
Add the sweet soy sauce, soy sauce, tamarind, and sugar.
- 6
Thicken the sauce for 2 minutes, then add the tempeh to the pan.
2 min02:00 - 7
Coat the tempeh pieces in the sauce and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Fry the tempeh crisp first; if it enters the sauce too early, the outside softens and orek loses its dry sheen.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot or at room temperature with steamed rice, cucumber, and sambal.
Nutrition (per serving)
~290
kcal calories
17
g protein
24
g carbs
14
g fat
Protein 23%Carbs 33%Fat 44%
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 Tempeh Orek make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Tempeh Orek take?
Prep 16 minutes, cooking 18 minutes; 34 minutes in total.Is Tempeh Orek difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Tempeh Orek have?
Approximately 290 kcal per serving. Protein: 17g, carbs: 24g, fat: 14g.Which allergens does Tempeh Orek contain?
This recipe contains Soy. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Tempeh Orek belong to?
This recipe belongs to Indonesian cuisine.How many ingredients does Tempeh Orek need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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