The sweet, salty flavours of this sticky tempeh are inspired by the Indonesian noodle dish mee goreng. It makes a delicious side dish as-is, or goes nicely with rice, noodles, or some veggies.
You will need
Serves 4
- 500g tempeh (around 2 packets), sliced thinly
- 3 tablespoons oil of choice
- 1 golden shallot, sliced thinly
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1/4 cup kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 small red chilli, chopped finely (optional)
Recipe: Rainbow Nourishments
Directions
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Step 1
Heat a large fry pan over high heat. Drizzle with the oil and sauté the tempeh until all sides are golden brown. Remove the tempeh and set aside.
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Step 2
Add the shallot to the fry pan and sauté until slightly softened. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute or until fragrant.
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Step 3
Add the sauces, chilli (optional) and tempeh and stir. Allow the sauces to caramelise and to fully coat the tempeh.
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Step 4
Serve the tempeh hot or at room temperature by itself or with steamed rice and vegetables.
Recipe: Rainbow Nourishments
