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Cumin and Citrus Tempe Mendoan with Spicy Soy Sauce

Adds warm cumin notes with a bright citrus kick.

42 minutes4 servings
Cumin and Citrus Tempe Mendoan with Spicy Soy Sauce
Photo: Irhanz · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Mix cumin into the tempeh. 1: during preparation, add orange zest to the soy sauce.
  2. Prepare banana leaves by washing and drying them.
  3. Place a slice of tempeh on each banana leaf, fold and wrap securely.
  4. Steam the wrapped tempeh for 20-25 minutes until tender.
  5. In a pan, heat soy sauce until it thickens.
  6. Add chili paste, sugar, garlic, vinegar, and shrimp paste, stirring well.
  7. Simmer for 5 minutes until the mixture reduces and becomes thick.
  8. Serve the steamed tempeh with the spicy soy sauce on the side.
  9. Cook fish and seafood to an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F) before serving.

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