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title: Tempeh Orek (Sweet Soy-Glazed Tempeh)
servings: 4
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 15 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/tempeh-orek
---

Gather @sweet soy sauce{3%tbsp} and @bird's eye chili{3}.

Heat most of the @sunflower oil{150%ml} in a wok until shimmering. Fry the @tempeh{400%g} matchsticks in batches, without crowding the pan, until deeply golden and crisp on all sides.

Lift the tempeh onto paper towels to drain and stay crisp.

Pour off all but a spoonful of the oil. Add the @shallot{3}, @garlic{3%clove}, chili and @galangal{15%g} and fry over medium heat until softened and fragrant, 2-3 minutes.

Stir in the kecap manis and a splash of water; simmer until it reduces to a thick glaze that coats the back of a spoon. ~{2%minutes}

Toss the fried tempeh through the glaze until every piece is coated.

Serve immediately while still crisp — this is the everyday side dish that quietly outshines the mains.