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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!
2.93 from 13 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Indonesian
Servings 2 servings

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.
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