Asian Rice, Noodles and Snacks Recipes - Indonesian Fried Fermented Soy Bean Cakes (Tempe Goreng) Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb. (250 g.) tempe/fermented soy bean cakes

• salt to taste

• cooking oil for deep-frying

• 1 clove garlic (sliced)

• 2 oz. (60 g.) ku-cai/chives (sliced into equal lengths)

Serves 4

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Method:

1. Cut fermented soy bean cakes into large squares. Season well with salt.

2. Heat oil on high flame. Add garlic and fermented soy bean cakes. Fry till golden and crisp.

3. Add ku-cai and cook till softened. Remove from flame.

4. Drain well and dish up. Serve.

Note: If the fermented soy bean cakes are to be kept, omit the chives. Store in an airtight container.