Tempe Mendoan
Experience the irresistible taste of *Tempe Mendoan*, a beloved Indonesian delicacy that combines crispy tenderness with bold, aromatic spices. This traditional recipe transforms thinly sliced tempeh into golden bites of perfection, thanks to a flavorful batter made from all-purpose and rice flour, garlic, shallots, turmeric, and coriander. The addition of green onions elevates the dish with a pop of freshness, while shallow frying creates a lightly crisp coating that’s characteristic of *mendoan-style* cooking. Ready in just 30 minutes, *Tempe Mendoan* is a quick and satisfying snack or appetizer, best served warm with sambal or soy-based dipping sauce. Perfect for fans of vegetarian street food or anyone seeking authentic Indonesian flavors, this simple yet delicious recipe is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Tempeh
- 100 grams All-purpose flour
- 50 grams Rice flour
- 200 milliliters Water
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 2 pieces Shallots
- 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 2 stalks Green onions
- 500 milliliters Cooking oil
Instructions
Slice the tempeh thinly, approximately 1/4 inch thick.
In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and rice flour with water to form a smooth batter.
In a mortar and pestle or food processor, grind the garlic and shallots into a paste.
Add the garlic-shallot paste, coriander powder, salt, turmeric powder, and sliced green onions into the batter. Mix well.
Heat cooking oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
Dip each slice of tempeh into the batter, ensuring it's fully coated.
Once the oil is hot, carefully place the battered tempeh slices into the pan.
Fry the tempeh for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and slightly crispy.
Remove the tempeh from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Serve the tempe mendoan warm with your choice of dipping sauce or sambal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1467 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 139.1 g | 178% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.6 g | 103% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 501 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.0 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | ||
| Protein | 27.7 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 164 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 606 mg | 13% | |
*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.
