Mendoan

Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Mendoan, a traditional Indonesian dish that transforms tempeh into golden, soft fritters bursting with aromatic spices. This easy-to-make recipe combines the nutty richness of tempeh with a light batter made from all-purpose and rice flours, infused with turmeric, coriander, and fresh herbs like garlic, shallots, and spring onions. Quickly deep-fried to perfection, Mendoan boasts a crispy yet tender texture that pairs wonderfully with spicy sambal or savory chili soy sauce. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or party platter dish, this gluten-free-friendly delicacy will bring a taste of Indonesia to your table in just 35 minutes.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 grams tempeh
• 100 grams all-purpose flour
• 50 grams rice flour
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 shallots shallots, finely chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 200 milliliters water
• 500 milliliters vegetable oil
• 2 stalks spring onions, finely sliced

Directions

Step 1

Slice the tempeh into thin rectangular pieces, approximately 0.5 cm thick.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, rice flour, coriander powder, minced garlic, chopped shallots, turmeric powder, and salt.

Step 3

Gradually add the water to the dry ingredients, stirring constantly to form a smooth and thick batter. The consistency should be similar to pancake batter.

Step 4

Stir in the sliced spring onions into the batter, ensuring they are evenly distributed.

Step 5

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.

Step 6

Once the oil is hot, dip each piece of tempeh into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated.

Step 7

Carefully place the battered tempeh into the hot oil. Fry a few pieces at a time, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.

Step 8

Fry the tempeh for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the batter is cooked but still soft, with a light golden color.

Step 9

Remove the mendoan from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Step 10

Serve the mendoan warm with a side of chili soy sauce or sambal for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1234.4 grams (1234.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4993

Total Fat 478.00g	613%
Saturated Fat 73.60g	368%
Polyunsaturated Fat 284.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2426mg	105%
Total Carbohydrate 156.10g	57%
Dietary Fiber 7.70g	28%
Total Sugars 5.80g
Protein 76.90g	154%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 392mg	30%
Iron 14mg	77%
Potassium 1720mg	37%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 82.2%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 11.9%