Crispy Tempeh Goreng
Golden-fried tempeh with a savory soy-garlic glaze and a hit of sambal heat. Perfectly crunchy outside, tender inside — authentic Indonesian street food in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
- 8 oz tempeh
- 3 tbsp neutral oil for frying
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp sambal oelek or chili paste
- ½ whole lime
- 2 stalks green onion, sliced
Instructions
- 1
Slice tempeh 1/4-inch thick, then cut each slab into 3-inch rectangles.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Add tempeh in a single layer and fry 3 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Work in batches if needed.
- 4
Push tempeh to the side. Add garlic and sambal to the oil and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 5
Pour soy sauce over everything and toss gently to coat. Cook 1 minute to reduce slightly.
- 6
Squeeze lime juice over the top and garnish with green onion. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- cutting board and knife
- wooden spoon or spatula
- small prep bowl (optional)
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