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Indonesian Sambal Goreng Kentang with Tempeh and Green Beans

Name: Indonesian Sambal Goreng Kentang with Tempeh and Green Beans
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: Potatoes, 2 large, peeled and cubed; Salt, to taste; Vegetable oil, for frying; Tempeh, 200g, diced; Soy sauce, 2 tbsp; Vegetable oil, 1 tbsp; Green beans, 300g, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces; Garlic, 2 cloves, minced; Vegetable oil, 1 tbsp; Red chilies, 3, chopped; Shallots, 2, sliced; Garlic, 1 clove, minced; Palm sugar, 1 tbsp; Tamarind paste, 1 tbsp; Salt, to taste; Vegetable oil, 2 tbsp

A popular Indonesian side dish, featuring crispy potatoes, savory tempeh, and fresh green beans tossed in a fragrant sambal sauce.

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·By Ethan Brooks·July 21, 2025

Indonesian Sambal Goreng Kentang with Tempeh and Green Beans — Indonesian served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Potatoes

For the Tempeh

For the Green Beans

For the Sambal Sauce

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 424 kcal
Protein: 12.8 g
Carbs: 38.3 g
Fat: 25.9 g
Fiber: 7.4 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1696 kcal
Protein: 51.1 g
Carbs: 153.1 g
Fat: 103.6 g
Fiber: 29.55 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Potatoes 2 large, peeled and cubed	338	8.2	78	0.4	8
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Vegetable oil for frying	240	0	0	27	0
Tempeh 200g, diced	390	32	16	20	10
Soy sauce 2 tbsp	18	2	1.8	0	0
Vegetable oil 1 tbsp	120	0	0	14	0
Green beans 300g, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces	105	7	22	0.9	9
Garlic 2 cloves, minced	8	0.4	1.8	0	0.1
Vegetable oil 1 tbsp	120	0	0	14	0
Red chilies 3, chopped	18	0.7	4	0.2	1.2
Shallots 2, sliced	14	0.4	3.3	0	0.5
Garlic 1 clove, minced	4	0.2	0.9	0	0.05
Palm sugar 1 tbsp	60	0	15	0	0
Tamarind paste 1 tbsp	21	0.14	5.3	0.1	0.7
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Vegetable oil 2 tbsp	240	0	0	27	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Potatoes

1
Rinse potatoes
Rinse potato cubes in cold water to remove excess starch.
2
Dry potatoes
Pat dry thoroughly with a clean kitchen towel.
Tip: Dry potatoes completely before frying to avoid oil splatters.
3
Salt potatoes
Lightly salt and set aside to remove excess moisture.

Preparing the Tempeh

1
Marinate tempeh
Marinate tempeh pieces in soy sauce for 10 minutes.
2
Fry tempeh
Heat oil in a skillet and fry tempeh until golden brown.
Tip: Infuse more flavor by adding a few slices of ginger to the oil when frying tempeh.
3
Set aside tempeh
Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

How to Make Indonesian Sambal Goreng Kentang with Tempeh and Green Beans

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Fry potatoes
Heat oil to 180°C (350°F) and fry potatoes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
2
Cook green beans
In a separate pan, sauté garlic until fragrant, add green beans and stir-fry for 5 minutes.
3
Prepare sambal sauce
Blend red chilies, shallots, and garlic to a paste. Sauté in oil, then add palm sugar and tamarind paste. Adjust salt to taste.