Indonesian Terik Tempeh with Sweet Soy Sauce Glaze

Name: Indonesian Terik Tempeh with Sweet Soy Sauce Glaze
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 400g tempeh; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 can (400ml) coconut milk; 2 tbsp palm sugar; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp coriander powder; 2 kaffir lime leaves; 4 tbsp kecap manis (Indonesian sweet soy sauce); 1 red chili; 1 shallot; 1 clove garlic; 1 sprig fresh cilantro; 1 tbsp fried shallots

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

400g tempeh

cut into 1-inch cubes

2 tbsp vegetable oil

For the Coconut Sauce

1 can (400ml) coconut milk

2 tbsp palm sugar

grated

1 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp coriander powder

2 kaffir lime leaves

For the Sweet Soy Sauce Glaze

4 tbsp kecap manis (Indonesian sweet soy sauce)

1 red chili

sliced thinly

1 shallot

finely chopped

1 clove garlic

minced

For the Garnish

1 sprig fresh cilantro

chopped

1 tbsp fried shallots

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