🇮🇩 Indonesian Cuisine

Tempeh Goreng

Fried Tempeh

Prep Time 20 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Easy

Calories 238 kcal

Thick slices of fermented soybean tempeh marinated in garlic and coriander, fried until the edges are caramelized and crispy while the inside stays nutty and tender — a plant-based Indonesian staple.

Ingredients

400g tempeh, sliced 1cm thick
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp coriander seeds, crushed
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
100ml water
Vegetable oil for frying
Sambal for serving

Instructions

1 Grind garlic, coriander, salt, and turmeric with water to make a thin marinade.
2 Dip tempeh slices in the marinade, ensuring both sides are coated. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
3 Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry tempeh slices for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy on the edges.
4 Drain on paper towels. The tempeh should be crispy outside but still tender and nutty inside.
5 Serve as a side dish with steamed rice, sambal, and vegetables.

Did You Know?

Tempeh was invented in Java and is one of Indonesia's greatest gifts to world cuisine — it is now a cornerstone of vegetarian and vegan diets globally, all from a centuries-old Javanese fermentation technique.