Author Elfie V
Elfie V.

I find inspiration and joy in the kitchen as a passionate cooking enthusiast and culinary artist.

Smashed Fried Tempeh in Spicy Sambal is a mouthwatering dish typically made from tempeh, a fermented soybean product popular in Indonesian cuisine.
Easy to cook and delicious Quick Smashed Fried Tempeh in Spicy Sambal Recipe.

This lightning-fast culinary creation is designed to satisfy your taste buds without keeping you in the kitchen for hours. With straightforward steps and readily available ingredients, you can have a mouthwatering Smashed Fried Tempeh in Spicy Sambal ready in no time. It's the perfect solution for busy weeknights or those spontaneous culinary cravings. Tempeh is the main ingredient of Smashed Fried Tempeh in Spicy Sambal. It's a traditional Indonesian food made from fermented soybeans. The soybeans are cooked, fermented, and then pressed into a firm cake-like form. Tempeh has a nutty and earthy flavor and a firm, slightly grainy texture. To make Smashed Fried Tempeh in Spicy Sambal, tempeh is sliced, fried until crispy, and then gently smashed to create a unique texture. It is then coated in a spicy sambal sauce made from ingredients like chili peppers, garlic, shrimp paste, salt, sugar, and other ingredients. The result is a flavorful and spicy dish with a combination of crispy and tender tempeh, making it a popular choice in Indonesian and Southeast Asian cuisine. Smashed Fried Tempeh in Spicy Sambal is often served with rice and sometimes accompanied by cucumber slices to balance the heat of the sambal.

YIELDS 2 serving(s)
TOTAL TIME 30 minute(s)

Ingredients

  • 200g fried tempeh
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 4 garlic
  • 12 red chilies
  • 4g shrimp paste
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • Cucumber

Steps

1

Slice the tempeh into squares as shown in the photo.

Step 1 of cooking Quick Smashed Fried Tempeh in Spicy Sambal Recipe.
2

Fry the tempeh until it turns brown, then turn off the heat and leave it for a moment.

Step 2 of cooking Quick Smashed Fried Tempeh in Spicy Sambal Recipe.
3

Once it has cooled down, gently mash the tempeh until it's partially crushed.

Step 3 of cooking Quick Smashed Fried Tempeh in Spicy Sambal Recipe.
4

In a separate pan, saute some finely chopped garlic, red chilies, shrimp paste, salt, and sugar until fragrant.

Step 4 of cooking Quick Smashed Fried Tempeh in Spicy Sambal Recipe.
5

Blend the mashed tempeh with the sauteed chili mixture, then serve it with a side of warm rice and some refreshing cucumber slices.

Step 5 of cooking Quick Smashed Fried Tempeh in Spicy Sambal Recipe.


Author Elfie V
Elfie V.

I find inspiration and joy in the kitchen as a passionate cooking enthusiast and culinary artist.

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