Sweet Soy Tempeh Recipe
A super easy sweet soy tempeh recipe that's packed with so much flavor and is ready in less than 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- 2 cups tempeh (cut into bite-sized cubes)
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 stalks green onion
- 1 shallot (large)
- 1 slice ginger (about 1/2 inch size)
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 Thai chili (optional)
- 1/4 cup kecap manis
- salt to taste
- 1/3- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Remove tempeh from packaging and cut into bite-sized cubes. Set aside.
- Thinly slice shallots and garlic. Cut green onions into 1 inch pieces. Slice Thai chilis. Set everything aside.
- Heat up 1/3 to 1/2 cup of oil in a large, deep pot. Once oil is hot, carefully add in tempeh and fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove tempeh from hot oil.
- Lower heat to low/medium. Add in garlic and shallots and stir fry until fragrant (about 2 minutes). Add in ginger, bay leaf, Thai chilis, and tempeh. Mix everything together.
- Add in 1/4 cup kecap manis, green onions, and sprinkle salt to taste. Stir fry for another 2-3 minutes until everything is mixed well and sauce has caramelized. Enjoy as a side dish or as a rice bowl.