Tempeh

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Ingredients

250 grams	tempeh
2 tablespoons	vegetable oil
3 cloves	garlic, minced
2 tablespoons	sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
1 tablespoon	soy sauce
1 teaspoon	tamarind paste
1 teaspoon	palm sugar
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	salt
1 cup	water
1 stalk	lemongrass, bruised
2 pieces	kaffir lime leaves
1 piece	galangal, sliced

Instructions

1. 1 Cut the tempeh into bite-sized cubes.
2. 2 Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
3. 3 Fry the tempeh cubes until golden brown and crispy. Remove and set aside.
4. 4 In the same pan, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
5. 5 Add sweet soy sauce, soy sauce, tamarind paste, palm sugar, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Stir well.
6. 6 Pour in the water and add lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and galangal. Bring to a simmer.
7. 7 Return the fried tempeh to the pan and stir to coat with the sauce.
8. 8 Add sliced red chili and continue cooking until the sauce thickens and coats the tempeh.
9. 9 Remove from heat and serve warm.