Stir-Fried Sliced Tempeh (Vegan)

Ingredients

• 150 g tempeh, sliced
• 2 tsp tamarind paste, diluted in 300ml water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 large red onion, peeled and sliced
• 3 big red chillies, sliced
• 7 green bird’s eye chillies, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
• 4 tbsp light soy sauce
• 50 ml water
• 4 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak the sliced tempeh in the diluted tamarind paste and 1 tsp salt. Set aside for 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, prepare the rest of the ingredients.

3. 3

   Drain the tempeh and pat dry.

4. 4

   In a wok, heat up the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

5. 5

   Fry the tempeh until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Set aside.

6. 6

   Lower the heat on the wok and add the sliced onion. Saute until soft and slightly brown, about 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Add the garlic and all the chillies. Saute for 2 minutes.

8. 8

   Add the light soy sauce, the 50ml water, and the fried tempeh.

9. 9

   Increase the heat and stir until all the liquid evaporates, about 5-8 minutes.

10. 10

    The tempe is ready!