This is a vegetarian Favorite in Malaysia and Indonesia. It is one of the heartiest vegetarian dishes I can think of. Made with long beans, Tahu(beancurd), and Tempe(fermented soybean cake) I absolutely love this with rice!
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Sambal Goreng
Description
Sambal goreng (tahu tempeh) is a popular Indonesian and Malaysian dish that specifically features tofu (tahu) and tempehas its main ingredients, coated in a rich and fragrant sambal sauce. It's a classic example of a "garnish" or side dish that's hearty enough to be the star of a meal.
Ingredients:
For the Spice Paste:
Instructions
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Pound all the ingredients for the Spice Paste on a stone for best results or use a blender/ mixer. Make a smooth paste. Do not add water.
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Heat oil to deep fry the beancurd and tempe. Fry in batches, the bean curd & tempe separately. Drain on paper towels. If you are cautious about deep-frying, you can also pan fry these ingredients.
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Transfer 1 Tbsp of the oil to a non-stick pan or wok and heat well. Add the cleaned string beans and stir-fry on high quickly till they obtain a nice deep green colour and just start to brown on edges. Also, sprinkle some salt to season the beans. Set aside along with the fried beancurd and tempe.
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Transfer 2 more Tbsp oil to the non-stick wok/pan.
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Fry the ground paste in this oil along with the bruised lemongrass and galangal, add salt and sugar, fry until fragrant. Sprinkle some water.
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Stir till oil separates.
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Add fried beancurd and tempeh, stir and mix well. Sprinkle a little water if needed to prevent the paste from being scorched.
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Pour in coconut milk, tamarind juice, ketchup and kecap manis and simmer till gravy is fairly thick.
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Do a taste test and season as needed. Add salt or flavour enhancers (see notes). Stir thoroughly.
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Add sliced chilli (OPTIONAL) and fried long beans. Toss well and cook till gravy is almost dry.
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Cook till the beans are tender.
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Remove the bruised lemongrass and galangal. Serve Hot!
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The flavours get better as this dish rests.
Note
- If you can not find tempe, it may be omitted from the recipe. If you do find it make sure it is fresh. Check the date. Old Packs of Tempe will have a sour after taste. Otherwise, it's very yummy.
- To the spice paste, you may also add some toasted belacan - dried shrimp paste (just a tiny bit), if you like the flavour.
- Other salting agents and flavouring agents used in sambal goring are light soy sauce and or fish sauce: to be added along with kecap manis, to flavour as desired. Add 1 Tbsp at a time till the desired flavour is achieved.
- The long beans are sometimes flash-fried in the same oil used for deep frying the beancurd.
- Key Ingredients: Beancurd, Tempe, Long beans, Shallots, Ginger, Garlic, Dried Chillies, Galangal, Lemongrass, Coconut Milk, Oil, Ketchup, Kicap Manis.
Can this be made without deep frying the tempeh?
Hi. you can pan fry or use an air fryer, yes!