Low Carb Mendoan
Discover a healthier twist on a beloved Indonesian classic with this **Low Carb Mendoan** recipe! Made with nutrient-packed tempeh, creamy coconut milk, and aromatic spices like turmeric and garlic powder, this lighter version of mendoan delivers the same crispy, savory goodness you love while keeping it keto-friendly. The batter, crafted with coconut flour and eggs, creates a golden crust that’s both gluten-free and low in carbs. With the addition of fresh coriander, every bite is bursting with flavor. Perfect as a snack or appetizer, these pan-fried delights cook up in just 10 minutes and pair wonderfully with your favorite low-carb dipping sauce. Quick, easy, and irresistibly delicious, this recipe is a must-try for anyone seeking a healthy yet satisfying indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Tempeh
- 60 grams Coconut flour
- 2 large Eggs
- 120 ml Coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves
- 2 tablespoons Avocado oil
Instructions
Slice the tempeh into thin rectangular pieces, approximately 0.5 cm thick.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut flour, eggs, coconut milk, garlic powder, turmeric powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and uniform.
Finely chop the fresh coriander leaves and add them to the batter, stirring to combine.
Heat the avocado oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Dip each piece of tempeh into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated.
Place the battered tempeh pieces into the hot skillet, frying for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
Remove the fried tempeh pieces from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Serve the Low Carb Mendoan warm with your choice of low-carb dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1073 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.0 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.7 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 1433 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.3 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.7 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.7 g | ||
| Protein | 63.9 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 280 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 1494 mg | 32% | |
*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.
