Gluten-Free Mendoan
Elevate your snack game with Gluten-Free Mendoan, a delicious Indonesian-inspired dish that’s perfect for those avoiding gluten without compromising on flavor. This recipe reimagines the traditional Mendoan using tempeh, a nutrient-packed plant-based protein, coated in a batter made from gluten-free all-purpose flour and rice flour. Infused with aromatic spices like coriander, garlic, and turmeric, and complemented by fresh chives, the batter creates a crispy, golden crust that’s bursting with flavor. Shallow-fried to perfection in just minutes, these tempeh slices are irresistibly crunchy and ideal for serving as appetizers, snacks, or alongside your favorite dipping sauces. Quick, easy, and gluten-free, this recipe is a must-try for anyone seeking innovative and wholesome Indonesian comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Tempeh
- 100 grams Gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 50 grams Rice flour
- 1 teaspoon Coriander seeds
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground white pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chives
- 150 milliliters Cold water
- 200 milliliters Cooking oil
Instructions
Slice the tempeh into thin squares or rectangles, about 1/4-inch thick.
In a mixing bowl, combine gluten-free all-purpose flour, rice flour, coriander seeds, minced garlic, turmeric powder, salt, and ground white pepper.
Gradually add cold water to the dry ingredients, stirring continuously until you achieve a smooth batter. The consistency should be similar to pancake batter.
Stir the chopped chives into the batter.
Heat the cooking oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat until hot.
Dip each slice of tempeh into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated.
Carefully place the battered tempeh into the hot oil, avoiding overcrowding the pan.
Shallow-fry the tempeh for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Once cooked, remove the tempeh from the pan and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Serve the Gluten-Free Mendoan warm, accompanied by your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2936 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 237.2 g | 304% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.7 g | 194% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2413 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 156.8 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | ||
| Protein | 67.3 g | 135% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 362 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 1398 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
