Tempe Mendoan

Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, *Tempe Mendoan* is a beloved Indonesian snack that combines the earthy flavor of tempeh with a perfectly seasoned, golden-brown batter. This quick and easy recipe features thinly sliced tempeh dipped in a batter made from all-purpose flour, rice flour, and aromatic spices like coriander and turmeric, giving it a subtly spiced, savory profile. Minced garlic, shallots, and fresh green onions elevate the flavor, while frying in hot oil ensures a delightful crispiness that pairs wonderfully with sambal or a tangy dipping sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, *Tempe Mendoan* is perfect as an appetizer or a side dish, delivering authentic Indonesian flavor in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Tempeh
• 100 grams All-purpose flour
• 50 grams Rice flour
• 200 milliliters Water
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 2 pieces Shallots
• 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 2 stalks Green onions
• 500 milliliters Cooking oil

Directions

Step 1

Slice the tempeh thinly, approximately 1/4 inch thick.

Step 2

In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and rice flour with water to form a smooth batter.

Step 3

In a mortar and pestle or food processor, grind the garlic and shallots into a paste.

Step 4

Add the garlic-shallot paste, coriander powder, salt, turmeric powder, and sliced green onions into the batter. Mix well.

Step 5

Heat cooking oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

Step 6

Dip each slice of tempeh into the batter, ensuring it's fully coated.

Step 7

Once the oil is hot, carefully place the battered tempeh slices into the pan.

Step 8

Fry the tempeh for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and slightly crispy.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Serve the tempe mendoan warm with your choice of dipping sauce or sambal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1462.5 grams (1462.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6029

Total Fat 560.40g	718%
Saturated Fat 87.50g	438%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2454mg	107%
Total Carbohydrate 170.90g	62%
Dietary Fiber 7.70g	28%
Total Sugars 5.80g
Protein 116.70g	233%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 584mg	45%
Iron 18mg	101%
Potassium 2522mg	54%

*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: 81.4%

Protein: 7.5%

Carbs: 11.0%