Name: Authentic Malaysian Sambal Tempeh Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Malaysia
Ingredients: *For the Tempeh:**; 1 block (250g) tempeh; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying); *For the Sambal Sauce:**; 15-20 dried red chilies, deseeded and soaked in hot water; 5-6 shallots, peeled; 4 cloves garlic, peeled; 1 inch belacan (shrimp paste), toasted; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; *For the Sambal Base:**; 1 large onion, finely sliced; 1 tablespoon tamarind paste, mixed with 1/2 cup water; 1 tablespoon palm sugar (gula melaka) or brown sugar; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

Sambal Tempeh 🇲🇾 Malaysia

Spicy sambal sauce served with fried tempeh, a popular soy-based product.

Spicy Tempeh

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Tempeh sambal sauce

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