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Easy Indonesian Tempeh

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A simple and easy vegetarian tempeh recipe, submitted by Titi. In this vegetarian and vegan Indonesian-inspired recipe, tempeh is simmered in a sweetened and thickened soy sauce, similar to the sauces of Indonesia. Inspiring! Thanks for sharing this tempeh recipe, Titi!

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Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 block of tempeh, cut into 1/2 inch cubes and fried
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • water as needed

Preparation:

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a wok. Add onion and fry until the onion turns translucent. Add tomato and fry for 2-3 minutes more. Then, add the soy sauce, sugar and tempeh and mix until well coated. Add a bit of water if the sauce is too thick.

Serve hot over steamed rice.

User Reviews

 5 out of 5
The sauce is fantastic!, Guest Chadonbeni

These are all ingredients that I keep on hand. The recipe is so simple to make and so delicious. I am going to double the sauce next time to have more for the rice. My entire family loved it.

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