Tempe Goreng

Name: Tempe Goreng
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 14 oz tempeh block, sliced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 cup warm water; 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Crispy Indonesian fried tempeh marinated in garlic, coriander, and salt. Deeply savory with a golden crust and tender interior.

25 minEasyServes 4210 cal/serving

IndonesianSideStovetopVeganVegetarianHigh ProteinHigh FiberLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreePork-FreeLow-SodiumAlcohol-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

14 oz tempeh block, sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup warm water
1/2 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

1

Whisk 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 cup warm water in a shallow dish.
2

Submerge 14 oz sliced tempeh block in the marinade for 10 minutes.
3

Heat 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
4

Fry the soaked tempeh block for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
5

Transfer to paper towels to drain before serving.

Questions

How long does Tempe Goreng 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 Tempe Goreng?

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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