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6 Ways to Make Delicious Tempe Bacem, Infused Flavors and Addictive

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6 Ways to Make Delicious Tempe Bacem, Infused Flavors and Addictive How to make tempe bacem (credit: Instagram.com/susie.agung)

Kapanlagi.com - Tempe creations ranging from frying, stir-frying, to braising are all equally delicious when eaten as a practical and tasty dish. One of the most distinctive ways to serve tempe is by braising it. The recipe for making braised tempe can be made by combining various selected spices to serve a braised tempe dish that is appetizing.

Tempeh is one of the typical food ingredients in the country that is highly favored by the people. Food ingredients that are processed through fermentation with the addition of tempeh yeast made from soybeans are suitable for various types of recipes. One of the most popular is braised tempeh. Braised tempeh is a dish that is processed by boiling it with spices including sugar, then entering the frying stage to produce a braised tempeh dish that is sweet, savory, tender, and appetizing.

Usually, braised tempeh is often used as a complement to both main dishes and typical Indonesian snacks, namely jadah tempeh. In Indonesia, the most famous regions for braised tempeh are Central Java and Yogyakarta, which are known for their sweet dishes. However, braised tempeh can now be easily found in various regions, whether in restaurants or street food stalls.

You can also make your own braised tempeh with a delicious taste and well-infused spices. Because the way to make tempe bacem turns out not as difficult as imagined. The complete review is summarized in several points below.

 

1. How to Make Tempe Bacem with Infused Flavors

You can practice making tempe bacem yourself with this typical Indonesian dish that stimulates the appetite. You can enjoy tempe bacem either with rice or eat it directly. The following is the recipe and how to make tempe bacem as reported by @dapurbekal.

Ingredients for tempe bacem:

-1 large-sized tempe, cut into several pieces.

-7 shallots, thinly sliced.

-3 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced.

-½ tsp coriander powder.

-100 grams of palm sugar, grated.

-2 tbsp sweet soy sauce.

-400 ml coconut water.

-2 bay leaves.

-One thumb-sized piece of galangal, crushed.

-Salt to taste.

-Cooking oil.

How to make tempe bacem:

-First, put all the ingredients except the cooking oil into a pan or wok. Then mix well, try to make sure the tempe is completely submerged.

-Then turn on the heat and cover the pan, cook until the water dries up and the flavors are absorbed into the tempe.

-Don't forget to flip the tempe to ensure that the flavors are fully absorbed. Then remove and let it cool. Store it first and put it in the refrigerator for 24 hours.

-Fry the tempe until cooked. Remove and drain.

 

2. How to Make Tempe Bacem Easily

Like the previous recipe, this easy tempe bacem recipe can also be practiced at home practically. The easy and practical tempe bacem processed ingredients are as follows, quoted from @susie.agung.

Ingredients for tempe bacem:

-1 large block of tempeh, cut thick according to taste.

-1 liter of coconut water.

-4 bay leaves.

-1 section of galangal, crushed.

-1 tbsp tamarind water.

-2 pieces of palm sugar, finely grated.

-3-4 tbsp sweet soy sauce, according to taste.

-Salt to taste.

Ground spice ingredients:

-6 shallots.

-3 cloves of garlic.

-1 tbsp coriander.

How to make tempe bacem:

-First, mix the coconut water with the ground spices, bay leaves, galangal, tamarind water, palm sugar, sweet soy sauce, and salt, stir until well blended.

-Then, add the tempeh and soak it, then simmer on low heat until the spices are absorbed and the water has reduced. Remove from heat and set aside.

-After that, fry the tempe bacem until cooked. Remove from heat and drain.

 

3. How to Make Tempe Bacem Gembus

In addition to soy-based tempeh, tempeh can also be made from tofu pulp or known as tempeh gembus. This type of tempeh has a very soft texture and is equally delicious to eat. The following is how to make tempeh bacem gembus as quoted from cookpad.com.

Ingredients for tempeh bacem:

-1 pack of tempeh gembus, cut according to taste.

-2 pieces of yellow tofu.

-2 boiled and peeled chicken eggs.

-500 ml of water.

-7 tablespoons of sweet soy sauce.

-5 bay leaves.

-3 tablespoons of tamarind water.

-3 tablespoons of granulated sugar.

-1 piece of galangal, crushed.

-½ block of brown sugar, grated.

-1 teaspoon of himsalt.

-1 teaspoon of mushroom broth.

-2 tablespoons of cooking oil.

Ground spices:

8 cloves of garlic.

-5 cloves of shallots.

-4 roasted candlenuts.

-2 teaspoons of coriander powder.

How to make tempeh bacem:

-First, sauté the ground spices, galangal, bay leaves, brown sugar, granulated sugar, tamarind water, salt, mushroom broth, and sweet soy sauce, stir until well blended. Then add water and cook until boiling. Adjust the taste.

-After that, add the tempeh gembus and other ingredients, cover the pan and simmer until the water reduces. Remove from heat and set aside.

-Fry the tempeh bacem until cooked, remove from heat and drain.

 

4. How to Make Spicy Sweet Tempe Bacem

Here's how to make spicy sweet tempe bacem as quoted from cookpad.com. This spicy sweet tempe bacem is perfect for you to enjoy with its delicious and spicy taste.

Ingredients for tempe bacem:

-1 block of tempeh.

Ingredients for the paste:

-5 bird's eye chilies.

-1 clove of garlic.

-1 shallot.

Ingredients for the bacem sauce:

-300 ml water.

-2 tbsp sweet soy sauce.

-1 tsp salt.

-1 stalk of lemongrass, bruised.

-½ block of grated palm sugar.

How to make tempe bacem:

-First, cut the tempeh according to your preference. Then grind the bird's eye chilies, garlic, and shallot.

-After that, sauté the paste ingredients, then add water and bruised lemongrass. Add grated palm sugar, salt, and sweet soy sauce. Stir until the sugar dissolves.

-Then, add the tempeh and simmer until the liquid reduces and the seasoning is absorbed. Remove from heat and set aside.

-Next, fry the tempeh until cooked, then remove and drain.

-Spicy sweet tempe bacem is ready to be served.

 

5. How to Make Tempe Bacem Balado

Balado seasoning can also be added to the recipe for processed tempe bacem. Here's how to make tempe bacem balado as quoted from cookpad.com.

Ingredients for tempe bacem:

- 3 slices of plastic tempe.

- 100 grams of brown sugar, grated.

- 2 tablespoons of flavor enhancer.

- 3 stalks of lemongrass, crushed.

- 1 large piece of galangal.

- 7 cloves of shallot, finely sliced.

- 7 cloves of garlic, finely sliced.

- 4 tablespoons of chili sauce.

- 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce.

- 3 pandan leaves.

- 6 cloves.

- 3 candlenuts, crushed.

- 2 cinnamon sticks.

- 4 star anise.

- 200 ml thick coconut milk.

- Sufficient amount of coconut water.

- Salt and flavor enhancer to taste.

- Cooking oil for sautéing.

How to make tempe bacem:

- First, cut the tempe according to your preference, then sauté the shallots, chili, tomato sauce, and other spices until fragrant.

- Add the tempe, pandan leaves, flavor enhancer, brown sugar, coconut water, and coconut milk until the tempe is fully submerged.

- Cook until the water reduces and the spices are absorbed. Remove from heat and set aside.

- After that, remove and fry the tempe until cooked. Then drain and the tempe bacem is ready to be served.

 

6. How to Make Yellow Tempeh Bacem

The combination of turmeric gives a yellow color to the tempting dish of tempeh, making it more appealing and appetizing. Here is how to make yellow tempeh bacem as cited from cookpad.com.

Ingredients for tempeh bacem:

-10 cloves of shallots.

-3 cloves of garlic.

-½ tsp coriander.

-1 candlenut.

-1 finger-length of turmeric.

-3 tbsp brown sugar.

-3 tbsp sweet soy sauce.

-1 bay leaf.

-1 kaffir lime leaf.

-Enough old coconut water/coconut water.

-10 slices of tempeh and tofu as desired.

-Enough cooking oil.

How to make tempeh bacem:

-First, grind the seasoning ingredients and grate the brown sugar. Then, put the seasoning into a pan and soak the tempeh.

-Pour water and cook the tempeh until boiling and the water reduces.

-After that, stir slowly and evenly, then fry the marinated tempeh. Remove and drain.

-Yellow tempeh bacem is ready to be served.

So, those are the 6 ways to make delicious and well-marinated tempeh bacem. Enjoy your meal KLovers.

 

(kpl/nlw)

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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