Kripik Tempe

Name: Kripik Tempe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 8 oz tempeh block, thinly sliced; 1 cup rice flour; 2 tbsp tapioca starch; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp ground coriander; 4 kaffir lime leaves, thinly sliced; 1 tsp salt; 1 cup water; 2 cups vegetable oil

Thinly sliced tempeh coated in a spiced rice flour batter and deep fried until extra crispy. A savory, crunchy Indonesian snack with coriander and garlic.

35 minMediumServes 4240 cal/serving

IndonesianAppetizerStovetopVeganVegetarianHigh FiberLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SodiumNightshade-Free

Ingredients

8 oz tempeh block, thinly sliced
1 cup rice flour
2 tbsp tapioca starch
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ground coriander
4 kaffir lime leaves, thinly sliced
1 tsp salt
1 cup water
2 cups vegetable oil

Instructions

1

Whisk 1 cup rice flour, 2 tbsp tapioca starch, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground coriander, 4 thinly sliced kaffir lime leaves, and 1 tsp salt together in a bowl.
2

Pour in 1 cup water slowly while whisking until a smooth, thin batter forms.
3

Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a wok or deep skillet over medium heat.
4

Dip 8 oz thinly sliced tempeh block into the batter until fully coated.
5

Fry tempeh in batches for 3 minutes until golden and crisp, then drain.

Questions

How long does Kripik Tempe keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Kripik Tempe?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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