Indonesian Terik Tempeh with Sweet Soy Sauce Glaze
A flavorful Indonesian dish with tempeh cooked in a rich and aromatic coconut sauce.
Discover the delightful taste of Indonesian Terik Tempeh, a satisfying and protein-packed dish smothered in a luscious sweet soy sauce glaze, perfect for a dinner full of exotic flavors.
- 1 h 15 min
- 4
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Tempeh
For the Coconut Sauce
For the Sweet Soy Sauce Glaze
For the Garnish
Preparation
Marinating the Tempeh
Combine Tempeh and Oil
In a large bowl, add tempeh cubes with 2 tbsp vegetable oil.
Refrigerate
Cover, refrigerate, and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Overnight (Optional)
For best results, marinate overnight.
Preparing the Sweet Soy Sauce Glaze
Combine Ingredients
In a small saucepan, combine kecap manis, red chili, shallot, and garlic.
Adjust the chili amount based on your spice preference.
Cook Gently
Cook over low heat until the shallots are soft, about 5 minutes.
Make sure not to burn the sauce; keep stirring.
Set Aside
Set aside the glaze for later use.
Cooking Process
Tempeh Sauté
Heat oil in a pan and fry marinated tempeh until golden brown on all sides.
Coconut Sauce Cooking
Combine coconut milk, palm sugar, turmeric, coriander, and kaffir lime leaves in a pot and bring to a gentle simmer.
Glazing the Tempeh
Add the sautéed tempeh into the coconut sauce and let it simmer for 10 minutes before drizzling the prepared glaze.
Plating & Serving
Indonesian Terik Tempeh with Sweet Soy Sauce Glaze
Indonesian Terik Tempeh with Sweet Soy Sauce Glaze
Plating & Serving
Place the glazed tempeh over a bed of steamed jasmine rice, garnished with fresh cilantro and crispy fried shallots.