Recipe: Sambal Tempeh

Recipe: Sambal Tempeh

Tempeh is a reliable plant source of plant-protein that is simple to prepare and cook.

Today, we will learn how to make a traditional tempeh dish coated in sambal that goes well with rice.

Benefits of Sambal Tempeh

Tom Yum is made of the following ingredients:

• Onion: Regulates blood sugar, improves digestion and bone density

• Potatoes: Packed with nutrients, anti-oxidants, and blood sugar regulating properties, this gluten-free tuber keeps you feeling full for longer

• Turmeric: Develops brain cells, protects against Alzheimer’s, slows cancer, and can even act as an antidepressant

• Tamarind: Anti-fungal and anti-bacterial, helps protect the eyes

• Tempeh: High in proteins and calcium, helps support good gut microbiota, antioxidant that also lowers cholesterol levels

Ingredients for Sambal Tempeh

• 1 block of organic tempeh (200g)

• 2 potatoes

• 3 cups of water

• 2 teaspoons of salt

• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder

• 3 onions

• 3 tablespoons chilli paste

• 1 tamarind peel

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

• 1 cup of cooking oil

Tools for Sambal Tempeh

• 1 bowl

• 1 strainer

• Paper towels

• 1 frying pan

• 1 wok

Preparing the Sambal Tempeh

1. Finely slice and dice the potatoes, before soaking them in a bowl of 3 cups of water and 2 teaspoons of salt. Let it sit for 10 minutes before straining the water

2. Slice the tempeh and onions into bite sized chunks

Cooking the Sambal

1. Heat up 1 tablespoon of oil in a frying pan

2. Add in sliced onions and saute for 1 minute.

3. Add in chilli paste and tamarind peel

4. Add in brown sugar and salt to taste

5. Simmer on medium-low heat for 2 minutes