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Zesty Indonesian Sambal Goreng Tempeh with Green Beans

Name: Zesty Indonesian Sambal Goreng Tempeh with Green Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 200g tempeh, cut into small cubes; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp lime juice; 1 garlic clove, minced; 4 red chilies, seeds removed, chopped; 2 shallots, chopped; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tbsp shrimp paste; 2 tbsp palm sugar; Salt to taste; 250g green beans, trimmed and halved; Water for blanching; Pinch of salt; 2 tbsp coconut oil; 1 lime, wedges for serving

Enjoy this Indonesian dish featuring marinated tempeh and vibrant green beans, smothered in a spicy sambal sauce.

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·By Ethan Brooks·September 30, 2025

Zesty Indonesian Sambal Goreng Tempeh with Green Beans — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

Tempeh Marinade

Sambal Sauce

Green Beans

Additional Ingredients

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 285 kcal
Protein: 11 g
Carbs: 19.75 g
Fat: 18.75 g
Fiber: 6 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1140 kcal
Protein: 44 g
Carbs: 79 g
Fat: 75 g
Fiber: 24 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
200g tempeh cut into small cubes	390	34	18	19	12
2 tbsp soy sauce	20	2	2	0	0
1 tbsp lime juice	4	0	1	0	0
1 garlic clove minced	4	0	1	0	0
4 red chilies seeds removed, chopped	18	1	4	0	2
2 shallots chopped	14	0	3	0	1
2 tbsp vegetable oil	240	0	0	27	0
1 tbsp shrimp paste	15	1	1	1	0
2 tbsp palm sugar	90	0	24	0	0
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
250g green beans trimmed and halved	85	6	18	1	8
Water for blanching	0	0	0	0	0
Pinch of salt	0	0	0	0	0
2 tbsp coconut oil	240	0	0	27	0
1 lime wedges for serving	20	0	7	0	1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Tempeh

1
Combine Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine tempeh cubes, soy sauce, lime juice, and minced garlic.
2
Toss to Coat
Toss well to ensure even coating.
3
Marinate
Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.

Preparing the Green Beans

1
Boil Water
Bring a pot of water to a boil and add a pinch of salt.
Tip: Use fresh green beans to keep the dish vibrant and crunchy.
2
Blanch Beans
Blanch green beans for 2 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water.
3
Set Aside
Set aside for later use.

How to Make Zesty Indonesian Sambal Goreng Tempeh with Green Beans

Total time: 1 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Prepare Sambal Sauce
In a blender, combine red chilies, shallots, and a splash of oil until smooth.
2
Cook Tempeh
Heat coconut oil in a pan and sauté tempeh until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
3
Final Assembly
Add sambal paste to the pan, cook until fragrant, then stir in shrimp paste, palm sugar, and salt. Add tempeh and green beans, toss to combine thoroughly.