Vegan Mendoan
Indulge in the irresistible crunch and savory flavors of Vegan Mendoan, a plant-based twist on the beloved Indonesian snack. Made with thinly sliced tempeh coated in a spiced batter of rice flour, turmeric, coriander, and creamy coconut milk, this recipe offers a perfect balance of crispiness and bold umami notes. These golden fritters are fried to perfection and feature finely chopped green onions for a burst of freshness. Ideal as a snack or appetizer, Vegan Mendoan is quick to prepare, taking just 35 minutes from start to finish, and pairs beautifully with dipping sauces or a side of rice. Whether you’re exploring Indonesian cuisine or simply craving a vegan comfort food classic, this easy tempeh recipe is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams tempeh
- 100 grams rice flour
- 50 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 2 stalks green onions, finely chopped
- 200 milliliters coconut milk
- 100 milliliters water
- 500 milliliters frying oil
Instructions
Slice the tempeh into thin pieces, roughly 5 cm x 5 cm in size.
In a mixing bowl, combine the rice flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, coriander powder, garlic powder, turmeric powder, salt, and white pepper.
Add the chopped green onions into the dry ingredients and mix well.
Gradually add the coconut milk and water into the dry mixture while stirring continuously until a smooth batter is formed. The batter should be thick enough to coat the tempeh slices evenly.
Heat the frying oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
Dip each slice of tempeh into the batter, ensuring they are well-coated.
Carefully place the battered tempeh slices into the hot oil. Fry in batches to avoid crowding.
Fry the tempeh for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden and crispy.
Remove the tempeh from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Serve the Vegan Mendoan hot as a delicious snack or appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5430 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 531.1 g | 681% | |
| Saturated Fat | 80.5 g | 403% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2890 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 163.6 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.9 g | ||
| Protein | 64.3 g | 129% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 328 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 1480 mg | 31% | |
*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.
